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FD52 JHJ

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,311 mi
Last recorded23,311 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 JHJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front brake pads on legal limit

rear brake pads on legal limit adsvise to change

slight play in n/s front lower suspension joint

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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FD52 JHJ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD52 JHJ, 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 FD52 JHJ registered?

FD52 JHJ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FD52 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 JHJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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