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UKC 434V

1980 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,442 mi
Last recorded33,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKC 434V
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,886 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,114 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front prop shaft grease nipple missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,728 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 23,728 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,505 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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UKC 434V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UKC 434V, 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 46 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UKC 434V is a 1980 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 January 1980.

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