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D861 UPN

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,734 mi
Last recorded28,734 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD861 UPN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,222 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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D861 UPN is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D861 UPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D861 UPN?

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What year was D861 UPN registered?

D861 UPN is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D861 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D861 UPN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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