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H1 WJF

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 WJF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 37,544 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 37,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,790 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 36,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 36,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H1 WJF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H1 WJF, 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 H1 WJF registered?

H1 WJF is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 October 1990.

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