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J69 OUT

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,149 mi
Last recorded19,149 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ69 OUT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 13,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 13,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 12,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 12,696 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 12,201 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,756 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

windscreen removed at time of test

Pass 4 May 2018 11,410 miles

windscreen not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2017 11,242 miles

front windscreen not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,553 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 9,553 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 6,697 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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J69 OUT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J69 OUT, 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 J69 OUT registered?

J69 OUT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J69 OUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J69 OUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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