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D858 APC

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,852 mi
Last recorded32,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD858 APC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 32,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner wing cracked close to suspenion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,852 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner wing cracked close to suspenion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,408 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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D858 APC is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D858 APC, 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 D858 APC registered?

D858 APC is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D858 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D858 APC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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