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D681 OKR

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 OKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 82,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,883 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 77,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 77,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 75,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 73,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 70,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 67,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 64,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 62,279 miles

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 62,006 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 May 2006 62,006 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D681 OKR is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 36,315 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 D681 OKR, 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 39 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D681 OKR registered?

D681 OKR is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D681 OKR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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