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RED 779

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,227 mi
Last recorded31,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 779
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 31,227 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RED 779 is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 36,315 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 RED 779, 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 39 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RED 779 registered?

RED 779 is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 July 1987.

Is RED 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 779 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RED 779 have outstanding finance?

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