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F248 NVS

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,863 mi
Last recorded57,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 NVS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 57,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,644 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,923 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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F248 NVS is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 F248 NVS, 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 37 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 F248 NVS?

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What year was F248 NVS registered?

F248 NVS is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F248 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 NVS shows 10 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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