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G57 YOY

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,254 mi
Last recorded39,254 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 YOY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,152 miles

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

Rear both brake discs poor condition.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 39,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both brake discs poor condition.

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G57 YOY is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 G57 YOY, 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 G57 YOY registered?

G57 YOY is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G57 YOY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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