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J121 VAN

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 VAN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,660 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 41,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 22,830 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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J121 VAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 J121 VAN, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J121 VAN registered?

J121 VAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J121 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 VAN shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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