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S70 ROD

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,888 mi
Last recorded19,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 ROD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 19,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 13,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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S70 ROD is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S70 ROD, 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 S70 ROD registered?

S70 ROD is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S70 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 ROD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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