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RHA 444R

1976 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,587 mi
Last recorded34,587 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 444R
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,449 miles

engine sump damaged

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

dedion tube corroded

engine has oil leak

sligh play in n/s/f headlamp assembly

Pass 3 May 2013 33,682 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine has oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 33,270 miles

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

engine sump has slight damage

Pass 11 May 2011 32,620 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine sump damaged and has oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 32,620 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine sump damaged and has oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 31,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine has oil leak

engine sump damaged

rear chassis rusty

Fail 11 May 2010 31,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine has oil leak

engine sump damaged

rear chassis rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,178 miles

all tyres appear hard

both front brake hose ends slightly corroded

corrosion on rear chassis tubes

Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,178 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres appear hard

both front brake hose ends slightly corroded

corrosion on rear chassis tubes

Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,173 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all tyres appear very hard

both front brake hose ends slightly corroded

engine sump appears to be leaking

rear of car corroded on chassis tubes

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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RHA 444R is a 1976 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RHA 444R, 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 50 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RHA 444R registered?

RHA 444R is a 1976 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 November 1976.

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The MOT history for RHA 444R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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