MOT Status
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38,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
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Y598 CLA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 Y598 CLA, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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Y598 CLA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 August 2001.
Is Y598 CLA safe to buy?
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