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B976 MPH

1985 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,727 mi
Last recorded41,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Caterham Seven (S3)40,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB976 MPH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,727 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,727 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 40,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear handbrake down on efficiency

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 400,676 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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B976 MPH is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B976 MPH, 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 B976 MPH registered?

B976 MPH is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1985.

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