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G893 BPV

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,037 mi
Last recorded50,037 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 BPV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,597 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 32,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 29,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oily under engine

Pass 10 May 2006 29,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oily under engine

Pass 26 May 2005 26,442 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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G893 BPV is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G893 BPV, 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 G893 BPV registered?

G893 BPV is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

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