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PN04 PUH

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,009 mi
Last recorded9,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 PUH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 9,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 8,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 8,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 8,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 7,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 7,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 6,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 6,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 6,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,809 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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PN04 PUH is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN04 PUH, 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.

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What year was PN04 PUH registered?

PN04 PUH is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 April 2004.

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