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W15 HCO

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,828 mi
Last recorded14,828 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 HCO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2020 14,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 12,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2006

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006

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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W15 HCO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W15 HCO, 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 W15 HCO registered?

W15 HCO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W15 HCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 HCO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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