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H668 LNO

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,916 mi
Last recorded34,916 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH668 LNO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 34,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,728 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2016 33,223 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,783 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,992 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,813 miles

Emission HC level at 1100 ppm, engine may require attention.

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,813 miles

Emission HC level at 1100 ppm, engine may require attention.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,383 miles

see test no 124989976197

Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre at 1.8mm n/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,272 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 31,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H668 LNO is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H668 LNO, 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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H668 LNO is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

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