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F822 MRJ

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

16,782 mi
Last recorded16,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 MRJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2006 16,782 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F822 MRJ is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F822 MRJ, 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 F822 MRJ registered?

F822 MRJ is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is F822 MRJ safe to buy?

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