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A7 XFW

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,679 mi
Last recorded65,679 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XFW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leaks from engine, gearbox & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,407 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,957 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,296 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,760 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,315 miles

front anti roll bar outer bushes split

play in o/s/f suspension lower trunion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,992 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension lower trunion

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mtg in poor condition

slight play on n/s and o/s lower front trunions

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,964 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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A7 XFW is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 XFW, 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 A7 XFW registered?

A7 XFW is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A7 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XFW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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