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J725 PEY

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,109 mi
Last recorded38,109 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ725 PEY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 37,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 367,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,222 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,222 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,900 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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J725 PEY is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J725 PEY, 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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How do I check the history of J725 PEY?

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What year was J725 PEY registered?

J725 PEY is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J725 PEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J725 PEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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