MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning light switch is sticking slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
corrosion in body and chassis
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
corrosion in body and chassis
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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P801 SMX is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P801 SMX, 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 P801 SMX registered?
P801 SMX is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 April 1997.
Is P801 SMX safe to buy?
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