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PN07 OYP

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,137 mi
Last recorded9,137 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN07 OYP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,137 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 8,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lift in steering wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 8,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 8,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 7,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2013 5,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2012 5,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 4,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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PN07 OYP is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 PN07 OYP, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PN07 OYP is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2007.

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