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F988 KVS

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,248 mi
Last recorded84,248 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 KVS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn

propshaft universal joint knackered

Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 79,033 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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F988 KVS is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F988 KVS, 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 F988 KVS registered?

F988 KVS is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F988 KVS safe to buy?

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