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L219 EPK

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,730 mi
Last recorded23,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL219 EPK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,730 miles

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

emmisions high

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 20,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 16,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unbalanced front brakes

uneven rear brakes

Fail 22 May 2008 16,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unbalanced front brakes

uneven rear brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 12,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 11,500 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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L219 EPK is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 L219 EPK, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L219 EPK registered?

L219 EPK is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L219 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L219 EPK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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