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G729 OKY

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,083 mi
Last recorded30,083 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 OKY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 30,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 29,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 29,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 22,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,758 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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G729 OKY is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G729 OKY, 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 G729 OKY registered?

G729 OKY is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G729 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G729 OKY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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