MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,803 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery has been leaking electrolite
offside winscreen wiper starting to smudge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside outer CV boot dereriorated but not preventing ingress of water and dirt.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside outer CV boot dereriorated but not preventing ingress of water and dirt.
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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K230 PLT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 K230 PLT, 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 K230 PLT registered?
K230 PLT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 December 1992.
Is K230 PLT safe to buy?
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