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120,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nothing visible underside
Front indicator lenses just meet criteria in section 1.5. re. side repeater.
Front nose cone lower fastners broken.
Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.
Nearside handbrake cable not fully sercured.
No wipers/washers, fly screen fitted.
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front indicator lenses just meet criteria in section 1.5.re. side repeater.
Front nose cone lower fastners broken.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside handbrake cable not fully secured.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N981 VPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 N981 VPA, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N981 VPA registered?
N981 VPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is N981 VPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N981 VPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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