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G629 KDW

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,370 mi
Last recorded20,370 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 KDW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 20,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 20,371 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 20,371 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 20,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 19,974 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,859 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 19,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 19,836 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 19,836 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,348 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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G629 KDW is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G629 KDW, 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 G629 KDW registered?

G629 KDW is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

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