MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly deteriorated
Fuel line in engine bay starting to perrish.
both rear tyres close to legal limit
o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D982 FYN is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D982 FYN, 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 D982 FYN registered?
D982 FYN is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 1986.
Is D982 FYN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D982 FYN shows 9 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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