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C781 WJT

1985 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,751 mi
Last recorded47,751 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Caterham Seven (S3)40,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 WJT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,751 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 47,745 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,114 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 46,114 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 45,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,783 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 44,767 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunion joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2017 43,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,811 miles

CO out of limits at times

front no.plate not fitted vertically/or close

heahlights need cleaning/adjusting

wires rubbing on steering column

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,236 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,241 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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C781 WJT is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C781 WJT, 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 C781 WJT registered?

C781 WJT is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1985.

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