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G121 FOB

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,674 mi
Last recorded17,674 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 FOB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 17,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play steering column top bush

Pass 27 May 2021 17,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,463 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Aug 2013 16,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 16,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,598 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,690 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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G121 FOB is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G121 FOB, 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 G121 FOB registered?

G121 FOB is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1989.

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