MOT Status
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31,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gaskets (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black number plate (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gaskets (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Under floor fuel pump appears damp at connections - Advise checking for leaks
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside front lower ball joint worn
oil leaks
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
parking brake efforts are low
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play at nearside front wheel bearing
n/s wiper condition
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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J7 KAR is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J7 KAR, 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 J7 KAR registered?
J7 KAR is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J7 KAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J7 KAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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