MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front slight oil leak
Offside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight oil leak
Offside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r brake pipe chafeing on fuel pipe
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of steering .
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of steering .
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T229 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 T229 HAP, 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 T229 HAP registered?
T229 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 August 1999.
Is T229 HAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for T229 HAP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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