MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))
CO exhaust emissions close to limit at idle.
Position lamp switch has poor action when operated but illuminates all lamps.
CO exhaust emissions close to limit at idle.
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Position lamp switch has poor action when operated but illuminates all lamps.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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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P270 GPF is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 P270 GPF, 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 P270 GPF registered?
P270 GPF is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P270 GPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P270 GPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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