MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Slight exhaust leak from front exhaust section 4 into 1
All 5 tyres very hard, perishing, cracking and old
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Slight exhaust leak from front exhaust section 4 into 1
All 5 tyres very hard, perishing, cracking and old
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/r tyre flat spot
Chassis starting to corrode.
Front metal brake hoses starting to corode on ferraled ends.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension and steering components corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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L539 ERU is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 L539 ERU, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L539 ERU registered?
L539 ERU is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 September 1993.
Is L539 ERU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L539 ERU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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