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Q773FLE

1971 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven (S3)21,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ773FLE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,609 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,609 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,639 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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Q773FLE is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,690 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 Q773FLE, 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 55 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q773FLE registered?

Q773FLE is a 1971 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q773FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q773FLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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