MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
slight grease seepage o/s/r outer cv boot area
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
ecu map altered prior to retest
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)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing when rotated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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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VA51 XFG is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 VA51 XFG, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VA51 XFG registered?
VA51 XFG is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is VA51 XFG safe to buy?
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