MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Flat under body nothing to inspect
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
Flat under body nothing to inspect
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
Flat under body nothing visable
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
suspect rear pads sticking in carriers, signs rear discs have got hot
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
suspect rear pads sticking in carriers, signs rear discs have got hot
n/s/r tyre worn close
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no external mirrors fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has no external mirrors
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has no external mirrors
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FP02 XLU is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 FP02 XLU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was FP02 XLU registered?
FP02 XLU is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 April 2002.
Is FP02 XLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP02 XLU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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