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MDX 892V

1980 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,618 mi
Last recorded10,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDX 892V
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,618 miles

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??

Fail 1 Jun 2021 10,617 miles

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??

Pass 28 May 2020 10,572 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 10,571 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 10,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 4.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,198 miles

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking oil,advise to renew this MOT year.

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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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.

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