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A7 AGR

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,699 mi
Last recorded22,699 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AGR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 22,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 22,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,848 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Aug 2018 21,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 20,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 19,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,805 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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A7 AGR is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 A7 AGR, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 AGR registered?

A7 AGR is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1992.

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