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A717 RCT

1984 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Caterham Seven (S3)34,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 RCT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 20,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking on both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 19,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,771 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 19,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,795 miles

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

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

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

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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A717 RCT is a 1984 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 34,217 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 A717 RCT, 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 42 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A717 RCT registered?

A717 RCT is a 1984 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A717 RCT safe to buy?

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