MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tape on offside front indicator lens
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
braided brake hoses fitted
front wipers smearing
fuel cap seal perishing
interior mirror slightly loose
osf indicator repaired with lend tape
osr brake disc corroding,ns hanbrake efficiency lower
play in os steering rack track arm inner joint,steering rack boots perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
braided brake hoses fitted
front wipers smearing
fuel cap seal perishing
interior mirror slightly loose
osf indicator repaired with lend tape
osr brake disc corroding,ns hanbrake efficiency lower
play in os steering rack track arm inner joint,steering rack boots perishing
Oil Leaks
Slight Play In Steering Rack
Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit
Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted
Front Brake Balance Poor
Handbrake Leaver Stiff
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit
Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted
Front Brake Balance Poor
Handbrake Leaver Stiff
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil Leaks
Slight Play In Steering Rack
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre just legal
o/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f tyres getting close to legal limit
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H862 FKL is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 H862 FKL, 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 H862 FKL registered?
H862 FKL is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 March 1991.
Is H862 FKL safe to buy?
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