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W985 AAY

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 AAY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2021 21,179 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak and would not tick over unaided (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also cracked glass (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative Cable drive disconnected (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness Splines worn (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached damaged likely to fracture (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth cable to engine block (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Joining springs missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension bolt different to nearside(longer)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen is perspex/polycarbonate and not glass

Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,659 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 16,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,435 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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W985 AAY is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W985 AAY, 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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W985 AAY is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 March 2000.

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