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YDP 319X

1981 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDP 319X
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 61,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 61,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 61,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 May 2008 60,580 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,388 miles

offside front+offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,786 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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YDP 319X is a 1981 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDP 319X, 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 45 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDP 319X registered?

YDP 319X is a 1981 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1981.

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