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Q809RNH

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,865 mi
Last recorded10,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ809RNH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 10,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 10,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 10,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 9,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,604 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 5,797 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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Q809RNH is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q809RNH, 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.

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What year was Q809RNH registered?

Q809RNH is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 May 1990.

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