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M276 LRY

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,733 mi
Last recorded14,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 LRY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 14,733 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,526 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 14,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 14,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

perishing to all four tyres

Fail 27 May 2020 14,496 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2018 14,064 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,804 miles

slight oil weep on nearside rear hub

slight wear in the offside front lower trunion

Fail 8 Jun 2013 13,804 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

lower rad hose leaking

slight oil weep on nearside rear hub

slight wear in the offside front lower trunion

Pass 30 May 2012 13,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 13,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,903 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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M276 LRY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 M276 LRY, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M276 LRY registered?

M276 LRY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1995.

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