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W246 SJU

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,074 mi
Last recorded16,074 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 SJU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 16,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 16,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,918 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,926 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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W246 SJU is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W246 SJU, 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 W246 SJU registered?

W246 SJU is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W246 SJU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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