MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres cracking inner side wall
Slight oil leak gearbox
Both rear tyres cracking inner side wall
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight oil leak gearbox
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Surface rust on N/S/R disc
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Surface rust on N/S/R disc
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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K8 ERM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 K8 ERM, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was K8 ERM registered?
K8 ERM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2005.
Is K8 ERM safe to buy?
The MOT history for K8 ERM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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