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C960 FYD

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 FYD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,708 miles

oil leaking on outside of n/s/r back plate

Fail 12 Jun 2009 12,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking on outside of n/s/r back plate

Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 8,491 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,491 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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C960 FYD is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C960 FYD, 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 C960 FYD registered?

C960 FYD is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C960 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C960 FYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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