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C529 HCV

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,545 mi
Last recorded18,545 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC529 HCV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 18,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,933 miles

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

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

rear nearside hub seal leaking oil

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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C529 HCV is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,167 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 C529 HCV, 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 40 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C529 HCV registered?

C529 HCV is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C529 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C529 HCV shows 6 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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