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G943 TAL

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,290 mi
Last recorded23,290 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 TAL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,290 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 22,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 22,568 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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G943 TAL is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G943 TAL, 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 G943 TAL registered?

G943 TAL is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G943 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G943 TAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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