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PL54 PDO

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,472 mi
Last recorded7,472 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 PDO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 7,472 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 7,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 5,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 2,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 1,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,576 miles

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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PL54 PDO is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 PL54 PDO, 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 22 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 PL54 PDO registered?

PL54 PDO is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is PL54 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 PDO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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