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GBQ685NYA

CATERHAM CARS LTD SEVEN (S3)

1987 · GREEN · PETROL · 36,211 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 10 tests · 7 passed · 3 failed

PASS15 August 2015
36,211 mi
  • USER ENTEREDunderside rusty
PASS9 May 2014
35,560 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDN/S/F Brake pipe very close to alternator pulley
FAIL2 May 2014
35,516 mi
  • FAILNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDN/S/F Brake pipe very close to alternator pulley
PASS7 May 2013
34,925 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS7 February 2012
34,731 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL1 February 2012
34,725 mi
PASS29 August 2008
34,382 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDrear exhaust bracket worn slightly. sitting close to n/s/r wheel
FAIL29 August 2008
34,382 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDrear exhaust bracket worn slightly. sitting close to n/s/r wheel
PASS3 September 2007
33,901 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS31 August 2006
32,960 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
CATERHAM CARS LTD
Model
SEVEN (S3)
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,700 cc
Year
1987
First registered
1987-03
MOT expiry
2016-08-14
Recorded mileage
36,211 mi

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