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G751 UHY

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,211 mi
Last recorded26,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 UHY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,150 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

racing tyres fitted

sump damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,144 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

racing tyres fitted

sump damaged

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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G751 UHY is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G751 UHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G751 UHY registered?

G751 UHY is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G751 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G751 UHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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