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B7 CNU

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,091 mi
Last recorded26,091 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 CNU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 26,091 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,439 miles

General framework corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO RETURN

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,345 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,151 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON EDGES

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 21,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 18,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM COVER IS LOOSE AND RATTLES !

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 18,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM COVER IS LOOSE AND RATTLES !

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,370 miles

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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B7 CNU is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 B7 CNU, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B7 CNU is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 May 1992.

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