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D998 YDP

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,093 mi
Last recorded49,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD998 YDP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 48,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D998 YDP is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D998 YDP, 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 D998 YDP registered?

D998 YDP is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D998 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D998 YDP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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