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G7 SEJ

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,405 mi
Last recorded22,405 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SEJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 22,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 22,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 22,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 20,158 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 10,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 10,624 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,532 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 SEJ is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G7 SEJ, 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 G7 SEJ registered?

G7 SEJ is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G7 SEJ safe to buy?

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