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H276 ARR

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,228 mi
Last recorded31,228 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 ARR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 31,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,561 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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H276 ARR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H276 ARR, 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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How do I check the history of H276 ARR?

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What year was H276 ARR registered?

H276 ARR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H276 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H276 ARR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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