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PMT 139X

1982 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,127 mi
Last recorded71,127 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Caterham Seven (S3)44,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMT 139X
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brakepipe to wheel cylinder union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside park brake performance low.

Pass 4 May 2018 70,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,128 miles

very slight play in offside front lower suspension bush.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,399 miles

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters starting to perish and crack.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,330 miles

offside park brake performance slightly low.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,671 miles

slight play in offside front lower trunion bush.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,040 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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PMT 139X is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,280 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 PMT 139X, 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 44 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMT 139X registered?

PMT 139X is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 July 1982.

Is PMT 139X safe to buy?

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