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H20 TPG

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

24,990 mi
Last recorded24,990 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 TPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 24,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 24,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 24,983 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 24,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,983 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 24,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,983 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 24,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub bearing not fully checked due to bind

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,983 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 24,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,983 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 24,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 24,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,983 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,983 miles

headlight aims on upper limits

no windscreen fitted

no wipers fitted

nsr wheel cyl. bleed nipple damp

Fail 19 Jun 2012 24,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlight aims on upper limits

no windscreen fitted

no wipers fitted

nsr wheel cyl. bleed nipple damp

Fail 5 May 2011 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

abrasion to handbrake cable casing

slight blow from exhaust collector box joint

track rod end inner gaiters age cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 24,983 miles

abrasion to handbrake cable casing

slight blow from exhaust collector box joint

track rod end inner gaiters age cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,983 miles

see advisory sheet 564166510103

Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,983 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nsf wheel bearing noisey close to limits

Pass 5 May 2009 24,983 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,983 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 23,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,460 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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H20 TPG is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 H20 TPG, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H20 TPG is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1992.

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