MOT Status
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3,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust - rear mount sign of wear
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both outer fronts (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both outer fronts (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
minor oil leaks
rear shock absorbers weeping
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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V351 DPV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 V351 DPV, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was V351 DPV registered?
V351 DPV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V351 DPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V351 DPV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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