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J629 HMX

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,741 mi
Last recorded29,741 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 HMX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,816 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 28,347 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,213 miles

radiator hoses perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,031 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J629 HMX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J629 HMX, 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 J629 HMX registered?

J629 HMX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is J629 HMX safe to buy?

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