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W629 AKP

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,377 mi
Last recorded8,377 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 AKP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 8,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 8,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 8,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

horn switch intermittent

Fail 16 Jun 2017 7,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

horn switch intermittent

Pass 11 Jun 2016 7,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyres have cuts across the tread

Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts across the tread

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts in the

Fail 14 Jun 2014 7,358 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts in the

Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,280 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts in them

Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,098 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 59,503 miles

both sides rear tyres cut across tread

nearside rear inner wheel rim buckled

some play in both sides front wheel bearings

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,599 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 54,206 miles

nearside rear wheel rim buckled to excess

some play in both sides front wheel bearings

steering rack worn to excess

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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W629 AKP is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W629 AKP, 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 W629 AKP registered?

W629 AKP is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2000.

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