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J213 VJB

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 VJB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,712 miles

Oil leak ()

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2017 42,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,328 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 22,594 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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J213 VJB is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J213 VJB, 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 J213 VJB registered?

J213 VJB is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J213 VJB safe to buy?

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