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L851 CJU

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,260 mi
Last recorded18,260 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 CJU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,260 miles

windscreen not fitted at test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

windscreen not fitted at test

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,236 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 18,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Could not finish test as overheating and fan not cutting in

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,187 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 18,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,861 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 17,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,981 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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L851 CJU is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L851 CJU, 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 L851 CJU registered?

L851 CJU is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L851 CJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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