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H597 BKM

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 BKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 18,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 18,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 16,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 13,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,884 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,879 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 74,499 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 60,491 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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H597 BKM is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 H597 BKM, 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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H597 BKM is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1990.

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