MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
fuel pump area damp
slight play o/s/f lower suspension joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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Q842GFX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 Q842GFX, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q842GFX registered?
Q842GFX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 August 1992.
Is Q842GFX safe to buy?
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