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J463 JFG

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,818 mi
Last recorded26,818 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ463 JFG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 25,952 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,677 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 13 Jun 2015 25,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 24,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,081 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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J463 JFG is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J463 JFG, 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 J463 JFG registered?

J463 JFG is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J463 JFG safe to buy?

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