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Q942CPE

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,177 mi
Last recorded5,177 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ942CPE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2018 5,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,772 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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Q942CPE is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,167 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 Q942CPE, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q942CPE registered?

Q942CPE is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is Q942CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q942CPE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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