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FKX 274Y

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,044 mi
Last recorded47,044 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKX 274Y
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,862 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,726 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,574 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 45,812 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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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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