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NH09 JVT

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,889 mi
Last recorded5,889 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH09 JVT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 5,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NH09 JVT is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 NH09 JVT, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH09 JVT registered?

NH09 JVT is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 March 2009.

Is NH09 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH09 JVT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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