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N551 FUD

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,710 mi
Last recorded46,710 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 FUD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor clip missing

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaitor clip missing

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,088 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,585 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,944 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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N551 FUD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 N551 FUD, 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 N551 FUD registered?

N551 FUD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is N551 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 FUD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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