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Q573TYE

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,971 mi
Last recorded20,971 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ573TYE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,317 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q573TYE is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q573TYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q573TYE registered?

Q573TYE is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is Q573TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q573TYE shows 3 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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