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J583 PCS

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,385 mi
Last recorded24,385 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 PCS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 24,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 24,208 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,933 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 27 Oct 2009 23,808 miles

windscreen not fitted no wipers or washers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2009 23,799 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen not fitted no wipers or washers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

R/n/s tyre shows signs of fowling body.Not fowling at time of test

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,754 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

R/n/s tyre shows signs of fowling body.Not fowling at time of test

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,468 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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J583 PCS is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J583 PCS, 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 J583 PCS registered?

J583 PCS is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 January 1992.

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