MOT Status
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65,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
oil leak
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))
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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
front anti roll bar outer bushes split
play in o/s/f suspension lower trunion
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
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
slight play in o/s/f suspension lower trunion
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
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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?
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