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C7 FXF

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,299 mi
Last recorded20,299 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FXF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis at the rear

Fail 26 Apr 2023 20,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis at the rear

Pass 4 May 2021 18,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 18,343 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 18,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,460 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 15,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,434 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,722 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,105 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 14,105 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,942 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C7 FXF is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 C7 FXF, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 FXF registered?

C7 FXF is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 July 1993.

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