MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Rear reg plate damaged but legible
Rear registration plate slightly damaged
slight oil weep
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear number plate cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyre treads badly cracked
engine has oil leak
front lower suspension bushes slightly perished
engine has oil leak
slight exhaust leak from collector
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Crack to the front number plate
Front exhaust joint blowing slightly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise front number plate cracked
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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F681 TBF is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 F681 TBF, 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.
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What year was F681 TBF registered?
F681 TBF is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 January 1989.
Is F681 TBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F681 TBF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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