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C4 HPC

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,546 mi
Last recorded35,546 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,337 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 33,939 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake performance poor

Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake performance poor

Pass 8 May 2015 32,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 32,327 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front spring platforms loose

Pass 1 May 2014 32,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 27,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,585 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,484 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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C4 HPC is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C4 HPC, 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 C4 HPC registered?

C4 HPC is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1992.

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