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AAW 72A

1982 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Caterham Seven (S3)44,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 72A
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,996 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 5 May 2017 50,120 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,040 miles

Windscreen cracked not in wiper sweep

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear hanger loose

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

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

Windscreen cracked not in wiper sweep

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,248 miles

Top of Windscreen damaged outside the wiper sweep.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,445 miles

both rear shockabsorbers covered in lubricant. does not affect damping action

front suspension, top arm/antiroll bar bushes deteriorated (both sides) not considered excessive

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shockabsorbers covered in lubricant. does not affect damping action

front suspension, top arm/antiroll bar bushes deteriorated (both sides) not considered excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,998 miles

Rear shock absorber/spring assemblies covered with grease.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber/spring assemblies covered with grease.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,778 miles

Rear shock absorbers and springs covered with grease.

Pass 3 May 2007 35,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 34,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO right on 4.5% limit.

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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AAW 72A is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,280 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 AAW 72A, 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 44 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAW 72A registered?

AAW 72A is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 August 1982.

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