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RX56 TZN

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,425 mi
Last recorded11,425 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 TZN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 11,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 11,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 10,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 9,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,606 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,228 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,176 miles

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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RX56 TZN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX56 TZN, 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 RX56 TZN registered?

RX56 TZN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for RX56 TZN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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