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N74 BFY

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,490 mi
Last recorded8,490 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 BFY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,268 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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N74 BFY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N74 BFY, 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 N74 BFY registered?

N74 BFY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N74 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 BFY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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