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N153 FLR

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,203 mi
Last recorded28,203 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 FLR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 28,203 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 21 May 2009 28,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 9 May 2008 26,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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N153 FLR is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N153 FLR, 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 N153 FLR registered?

N153 FLR is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N153 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 FLR 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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