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V551 LFJ

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,629 mi
Last recorded7,629 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 LFJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,699 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 24 Nov 2005 2,129 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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V551 LFJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V551 LFJ, 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 V551 LFJ registered?

V551 LFJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 November 1999.

Is V551 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 LFJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V551 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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