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S709 AWP

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,127 mi
Last recorded8,127 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 AWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 8,127 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,964 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 6,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,903 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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S709 AWP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 S709 AWP, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S709 AWP registered?

S709 AWP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S709 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 AWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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