MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
exhaust bobbin starting to perish
Oil leak
exhaust bobbin starting to perish
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for J180 VAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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