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EJ52 RWL

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,490 mi
Last recorded47,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 RWL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2020 47,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 28,379 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,954 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 4,056 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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EJ52 RWL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ52 RWL, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ52 RWL registered?

EJ52 RWL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2002.

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