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Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator top header tank at temp sender thread area and radiator bottom tank repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring fouling AL. body work
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine sump damaged / pushed upwards to oil pick up strainer / pipe
over heating --- fan direction??
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high 1500/1600rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.84% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2936ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator top header tank at temp sender thread area and radiator bottom tank repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring fouling AL. body work
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine sump damaged / pushed upwards to oil pick up strainer / pipe
over heating --- fan direction??
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal shrunk away from rim width (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ignition wiring rubbing on strg column (4.11 (a) (iii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 4.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside front shock absorber is leaking oil,advise to renew this MOT year.
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
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MDX 892V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MDX 892V, 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 46 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MDX 892V registered?
MDX 892V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 July 1980.
Is MDX 892V safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDX 892V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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