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EDZ 223

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,234 mi
Last recorded47,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 223
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 47,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 47,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,483 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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EDZ 223 is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EDZ 223, 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 EDZ 223 registered?

EDZ 223 is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EDZ 223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 223 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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