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ART 771Y

1982 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,612 mi
Last recorded40,612 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Caterham Seven (S3)44,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 771Y
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,610 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,310 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,310 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,242 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 38,150 miles

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 8,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 38,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,087 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

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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ART 771Y is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ART 771Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ART 771Y?

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What year was ART 771Y registered?

ART 771Y is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 October 1982.

Is ART 771Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 771Y shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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