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BSA 735Y

1982 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,888 mi
Last recorded8,888 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Caterham Seven (S3)44,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 735Y
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 8,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 8,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BSA 735Y is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BSA 735Y, 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.

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What year was BSA 735Y registered?

BSA 735Y is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is BSA 735Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSA 735Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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