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EYX 34V

1980 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,672 mi
Last recorded34,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYX 34V
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,229 miles

main beam telltale inopp

Fail 22 Jun 2016 31,229 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

main beam telltale inopp

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 31,103 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 31,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,972 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,971 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EYX 34V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYX 34V, 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 46 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYX 34V registered?

EYX 34V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is EYX 34V safe to buy?

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