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V637 NKN

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,128 mi
Last recorded54,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 NKN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,128 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 53,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,758 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 48,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,429 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,260 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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V637 NKN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 V637 NKN, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V637 NKN registered?

V637 NKN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V637 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V637 NKN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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