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Q842GFX

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,549 mi
Last recorded15,549 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ842GFX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 15,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,523 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,339 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 15,339 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 15,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 15,109 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,562 miles

fuel pump area damp

slight play o/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,880 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,880 miles

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.

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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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.

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