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G7 HPC

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Pink Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,175 mi
Last recorded4,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 4,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 3,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine & gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 3,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine & gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 3,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 3,500 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Pass 27 Jul 2018 3,187 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 2,896 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording less effort than expected

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 2,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm / ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake rubbing slight

Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,333 miles

N/S Side Repeater Intermitent, loose bulb holder.

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

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

Self built vehicle - emissions exempt - visual smoke test only - passed.

Wiper blades becoming hard

Pass 31 Jul 2014 491 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded on outer edges

slight gearbox and engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2012 308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,970 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,982 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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G7 HPC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Pink with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 G7 HPC, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G7 HPC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1996.

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