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H7 MFR

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,096 mi
Last recorded22,096 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 MFR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 22,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 22,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,035 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 22,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,469 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 21,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed on drive shaft (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,965 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers

Steering column movement, possibly indicating worn support bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 18,965 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers

Steering column movement, possibly indicating worn support bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,915 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 17,915 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 17,824 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,089 miles

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 15,589 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear driveshaft boot insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,443 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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H7 MFR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H7 MFR, 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 H7 MFR registered?

H7 MFR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1990.

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