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J549 FPW

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,268 mi
Last recorded47,268 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 FPW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 47,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,775 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 38,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,517 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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J549 FPW is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J549 FPW, 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 J549 FPW registered?

J549 FPW is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 July 1992.

Is J549 FPW safe to buy?

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