MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM HUB BUSH
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM HUB BUSH
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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C7 VGC is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C7 VGC, 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 C7 VGC registered?
C7 VGC is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is C7 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C7 VGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C7 VGC have outstanding finance?
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