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G747 EAB

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,414 mi
Last recorded19,414 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 EAB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 19,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 19,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,414 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

carbon monoxide content on maximum limit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,414 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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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G747 EAB is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G747 EAB, 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 G747 EAB registered?

G747 EAB is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1989.

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