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Q741WNL

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,848 mi
Last recorded24,848 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ741WNL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 23,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 21,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,641 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,641 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 8,641 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 8,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 8,222 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,040 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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Q741WNL is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q741WNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q741WNL registered?

Q741WNL is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 April 1990.

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