MOT Status
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55,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint / sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog-lamp not working
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside reversing lamp not working
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear anti - roll bar not fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly perished
Rear anti-roll bar not fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside foglamp not working
Nearside reverse lamp not working
Nearside steering rack gaiter perished / deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear anti-roll bar not fitted
radiator damaged
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside steering rack gaiter is deteriorated / perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear anti - roll bar has been disconnected
steering lock not working
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside steering rack gaiter is deteriorated / perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear anti - roll bar has been disconnected
steering lock not working
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Chassis tubes around and under rear axle are showing signs of corrosion.
Rear anti roll bar not connected.
Nearside Front steering rack boot perished
Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Rear anti roll bar disconnected
damage to engine radiator
slight corrosion to chassis box sections/tubes
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front steering rack boot perished
Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Rear anti roll bar disconnected
damage to engine radiator
slight corrosion to chassis box sections/tubes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some wear in steering rack offside tierod
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some wear in steering rack offside tierod
Chassis is showing signs of slight corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Chassis is showing signs of slight corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate is deteriorated but legible from a reasonable distance.
Steering lock is not working, but a permantly fitted immobiliser is fitted.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear number plate is deteriorated but legible from a reasonable distance.
Steering lock is not working, but a permantly fitted immobiliser is fitted.
Both wiper blades are showing signs of wear, but work effectively.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear anti roll bar is disconnected.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both wiper blades are showing signs of wear, but work effectively.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear anti roll bar is disconnected.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear anti roll bars disconnected
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
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L488 UGO is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 L488 UGO, 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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L488 UGO is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 January 1994.
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