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H268 XWR

1991 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,676 mi
Last recorded28,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven (S3)22,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 XWR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,676 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,676 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,391 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 28,386 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 27,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 27,579 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,850 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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H268 XWR is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 22,538 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 H268 XWR, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H268 XWR registered?

H268 XWR is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H268 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H268 XWR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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