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KFB 669X

1982 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,594 mi
Last recorded38,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Caterham Seven (S3)44,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 669X
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,103 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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KFB 669X is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,280 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 KFB 669X, 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 44 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 KFB 669X registered?

KFB 669X is a 1982 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 April 1982.

Is KFB 669X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFB 669X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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