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C7 KAV

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,615 mi
Last recorded15,615 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KAV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 15,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,318 miles

no windscreen and wipers fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 May 2008 14,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 13,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C7 KAV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 C7 KAV, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 KAV registered?

C7 KAV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is C7 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 KAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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