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X417 MTS

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,387 mi
Last recorded8,387 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 MTS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 8,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 6,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 4,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 3,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 3,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 3,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 2,911 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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X417 MTS is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 X417 MTS, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X417 MTS registered?

X417 MTS is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X417 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X417 MTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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