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PX06 EKL

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,300 mi
Last recorded20,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 EKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,539 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 17,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,071 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,071 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rack gaitor starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,433 miles

oil leak from back of engine / gearbox

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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PX06 EKL is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 PX06 EKL, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PX06 EKL registered?

PX06 EKL is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is PX06 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX06 EKL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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