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CTS 108C

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,515 mi
Last recorded21,515 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTS 108C
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,515 miles

Parking brake cables are a little loose

Fail 17 Jul 2023 21,604 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 21,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R inner cv boot is split

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

bad coolant leak from the heater matrix pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,965 miles

O/S/R inner cv boot is split

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

bad coolant leak from the heater matrix pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,685 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers missing preventing the ingress of dirt

N/S/R brake cable is rubbing on the inner wheel rim and drive shaft

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R inner deive shaft boot is split not fully preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 20,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers missing preventing the ingress of dirt

N/S/R brake cable is rubbing on the inner wheel rim and drive shaft

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R inner deive shaft boot is split not fully preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,499 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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CTS 108C is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CTS 108C, 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 CTS 108C registered?

CTS 108C is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 March 1997.

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