MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front brake slightly sticky
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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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FKX 274Y is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,056 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 FKX 274Y, 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 43 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FKX 274Y registered?
FKX 274Y is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 January 1983.
Is FKX 274Y safe to buy?
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