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A616 YRD

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA616 YRD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2018 71,765 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2015 71,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,165 miles

Front ARB bushes perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front flexi slight perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2006 68,080 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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A616 YRD is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A616 YRD, 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 A616 YRD registered?

A616 YRD is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 February 1983.

Is A616 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A616 YRD shows 6 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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