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F638 RPG

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,779 mi
Last recorded13,779 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 RPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2026 13,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 13,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 13,069 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 13,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,033 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 13,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 12,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 12,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust not considered insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 12,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 12,418 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 12,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 12,165 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,892 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 10,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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F638 RPG is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 F638 RPG, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F638 RPG is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1989.

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