MOT Status
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10,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear fog lamp slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind on O/S/F brake
Slight play in both inner rack joints
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s hand brake reading slightly low
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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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T85 BGX is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 T85 BGX, 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 T85 BGX registered?
T85 BGX is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 April 1999.
Is T85 BGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for T85 BGX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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