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C7 GTX

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GTX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,766 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,686 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,254 miles

No front screen or wipers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,254 miles

No front screen or wipers fitted at time of test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,925 miles

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

No windscreen or wipers fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,925 miles

No windscreen or wipers fitted at time of test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,377 miles

No front screen or wipers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,348 miles

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

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

No front screen or wipers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,747 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 34,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GTX is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 C7 GTX, 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 GTX registered?

C7 GTX is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is C7 GTX safe to buy?

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