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BS 4137

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,852 mi
Last recorded9,852 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 4137
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 9,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 9,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 9,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 9,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks on engine,gearbox and rear axle.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 9,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 9,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 9,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,965 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 7,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,296 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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BS 4137 is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 BS 4137, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BS 4137 registered?

BS 4137 is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1990.

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