MOT Status
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22,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres have age related cuts
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing thin and has cracks in the inner area
nearside rear tyre wearing thin
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight play in steering wheel
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering wheel!
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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LF54 UPY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 LF54 UPY, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was LF54 UPY registered?
LF54 UPY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is LF54 UPY safe to buy?
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