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769 TYB

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Multi-colour Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration769 TYB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,540 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake comes up a long way

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,533 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 89,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

some wear in offside rack & pinion steering arm

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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769 TYB is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Multi-colour with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,056 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 769 TYB, 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 43 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 769 TYB registered?

769 TYB is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 April 1983.

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