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OYF 309Y

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 309Y
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Oct 2006 22,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 22,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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OYF 309Y is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,056 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 OYF 309Y, 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 43 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OYF 309Y registered?

OYF 309Y is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is OYF 309Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYF 309Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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