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23,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner stabiliser bush some wear
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear stabiliser rod bush deteriorated and some play detected
windscreen damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
handbrake marginal efficiency
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
handbrake marginal efficiency
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate may not meet current regulations
seat bolts too long-some grounding damage
some wireing routeing not ideal-maintain check for chafeing
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate may not meet current regulations
seat bolts too long -some grounding damage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate may not meet current regulations
nearside rear tyre scuffed
seat bolts too long -some grounding damage
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested-kit car
front number plate may contravene current regulations
rear axle may have moved -nearside rear tyre scuffed slightly?
seat bolts long -have grounded and distorted floor
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested-kit car
front number plate may contravene current regulations
seat bolts long -have grounded and distorted floor
signs of movement at rear -nearside tyre scuffed slightly and differential gr azed?
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested-kit car
front number plate may contravene current regulations
seat bolts long -have grounded and distorted floor
signs of movement at rear -nearside tyre scuffed slightly and differential gr azed?
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested -kit car
fromt numbe r plate may contravene current regulations
seat bolts long-grounded -floor slightly distorted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested -kit car
fromt numbe r plate may contravene current regulations
seat bolts long-grounded -floor slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
emissions not tested-kit car
front number plate may contravene current regulations
small cut in offside front tyre tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
emissions not tested-kit car
front number plate may contravene current regulations
small cut in offside front tyre tread
cut in offside front tyre tread front number plate may contravene regulations emissions not tested-kit car
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
cut in offside front tyre tread front number plate may contravene regulations emissions not tested-kit car
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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C7 NGW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 NGW, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C7 NGW registered?
C7 NGW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 December 1997.
Is C7 NGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C7 NGW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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