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F668 SPK

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,031 mi
Last recorded35,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF668 SPK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 35,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 33,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 32,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 32,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,939 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,347 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 27,346 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F668 SPK is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F668 SPK, 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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What year was F668 SPK registered?

F668 SPK is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F668 SPK safe to buy?

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