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H7 PUR

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 PUR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,034 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,030 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 85,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,729 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,072 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 PUR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H7 PUR, 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 PUR registered?

H7 PUR is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H7 PUR safe to buy?

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