MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
Oil leak ()
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen cracked not in wiper sweep
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
Top of Windscreen damaged outside the wiper sweep.
both rear shockabsorbers covered in lubricant. does not affect damping action
front suspension, top arm/antiroll bar bushes deteriorated (both sides) not considered excessive
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
Rear shock absorber/spring assemblies covered with grease.
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear shock absorber/spring assemblies covered with grease.
Rear shock absorbers and springs covered with grease.
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)
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)?
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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.
Is AAW 72A safe to buy?
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