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R4 OOV

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,626 mi
Last recorded10,626 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OOV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,626 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 10,626 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 10,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,049 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 9,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 9,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,580 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2014 8,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 4,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 3,409 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 3,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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R4 OOV is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 R4 OOV, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R4 OOV is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 May 2009.

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