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E620 NEL

1987 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,315 mi
Last recorded36,315 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Caterham Seven (S3)36,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE620 NEL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 34,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,872 miles

Exhaust mount split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

Slight play in front lower kingpin

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,890 miles

Front brakes are at the maximum of out of ballance.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,864 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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E620 NEL is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E620 NEL, 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 E620 NEL registered?

E620 NEL is a 1987 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1987.

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