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P409 YUF

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,214 mi
Last recorded17,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 YUF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 17,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

REAR FRAME CORRODED

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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P409 YUF is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 P409 YUF, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P409 YUF registered?

P409 YUF is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1997.

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