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D483 ALR

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD483 ALR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 68,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 67,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,605 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 56,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front mud guards touching body on full lock

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,053 miles

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front mud guards touching body on full lock

Pass 22 May 2008 50,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,439 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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D483 ALR is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 36,315 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 D483 ALR, 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 39 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D483 ALR registered?

D483 ALR is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 February 1987.

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