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AE04 YVS

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,774 mi
Last recorded2,774 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YVS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 2,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,630 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 1,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AE04 YVS is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE04 YVS, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE04 YVS registered?

AE04 YVS is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is AE04 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 YVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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