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G253 FRE

1990 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 FRE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 59,183 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 59,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under shields fitted prevents inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,971 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,793 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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G253 FRE is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G253 FRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G253 FRE is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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