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N9 JHS

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,411 mi
Last recorded16,411 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 JHS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,184 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

rear spaceframe corroding

reverse light inop

Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

rear spaceframe corroding

reverse light inop

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,843 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 13,981 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear spaceframe

Fail 13 May 2009 13,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear spaceframe

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,859 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

general corrosion to steel frame work at front & rear.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 13,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

general corrosion to steel frame work at front & rear.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 12,111 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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N9 JHS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 N9 JHS, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N9 JHS registered?

N9 JHS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 March 1999.

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