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W231 AVV

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,099 mi
Last recorded23,099 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 AVV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,539 miles

r brakes condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,764 miles

r discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,129 miles

smell of fuel

r discs on inner face corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,888 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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W231 AVV is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W231 AVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W231 AVV registered?

W231 AVV is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W231 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 AVV shows 9 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 W231 AVV have outstanding finance?

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