MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable rack gaiter (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable rack gaiter (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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B555 CGP is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 40,712 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 B555 CGP, 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 41 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B555 CGP registered?
B555 CGP is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 January 1985.
Is B555 CGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B555 CGP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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