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C7 FLY

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,671 mi
Last recorded21,671 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FLY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 21,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 20,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,702 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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C7 FLY is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C7 FLY, 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 C7 FLY registered?

C7 FLY is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is C7 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 FLY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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