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LB03 BET

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,942 mi
Last recorded11,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BET
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,377 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 11,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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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LB03 BET is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 LB03 BET, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LB03 BET registered?

LB03 BET is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LB03 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 BET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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