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B16 BDR

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114 mi
Last recorded114 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BDR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,179 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B16 BDR is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 B16 BDR, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 BDR registered?

B16 BDR is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 1989.

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