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X838 TKJ

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,993 mi
Last recorded16,993 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 TKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,998 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 13,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre worn on inside edge †

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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X838 TKJ is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X838 TKJ, 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 X838 TKJ registered?

X838 TKJ is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X838 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 TKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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