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J180 VAN

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,221 mi
Last recorded1,221 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 VAN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 1,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 1,108 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 1,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 513 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

offside rear subframe slightly damaged

oil level low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,730 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2007 51,672 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust bobbin starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2007 51,672 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bobbin starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,991 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 50,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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J180 VAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 J180 VAN, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J180 VAN registered?

J180 VAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J180 VAN safe to buy?

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