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HV52 OVT

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,358 mi
Last recorded16,358 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OVT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 16,358 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 16,358 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 7,570 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 7,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative when r/h indicator on (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HV52 OVT is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 HV52 OVT, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV52 OVT registered?

HV52 OVT is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is HV52 OVT safe to buy?

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