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G851 UKP

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,654 mi
Last recorded32,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 UKP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,311 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,728 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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G851 UKP is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G851 UKP, 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 G851 UKP registered?

G851 UKP is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G851 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 UKP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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