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M571 RFV

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM571 RFV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,545 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm.

Slight crack in windscreen.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,101 miles

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

windscreen has a slight crack

wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,595 miles

chassis heavily corroded

parking brake just passes

some suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,311 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,540 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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M571 RFV is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M571 RFV, 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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What year was M571 RFV registered?

M571 RFV is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M571 RFV safe to buy?

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