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S7 AOO

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,199 mi
Last recorded24,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 AOO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 24,198 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 23,673 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,650 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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S7 AOO is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S7 AOO, 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 S7 AOO registered?

S7 AOO is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is S7 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 AOO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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