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Q936JFC

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,977 mi
Last recorded25,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ936JFC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,977 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 25,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 21,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,473 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 16,420 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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Q936JFC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 Q936JFC, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q936JFC registered?

Q936JFC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1996.

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