MOT Status
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26,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both sides handbrake efforts low
handbrake efforts low both sides
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer bobin badly deteriorated
parking brake low effort both sides
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery reserve low,slight oil leak.headlamp aims on upper limits
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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W861 LHN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 W861 LHN, 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 W861 LHN registered?
W861 LHN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 March 2000.
Is W861 LHN safe to buy?
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