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J7 SJE

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,470 mi
Last recorded23,470 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SJE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 23,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 23,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 22,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,879 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs lightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,343 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,343 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f brake discs pitted

slight play steering column bush

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,899 miles

nsf brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 16,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J7 SJE is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J7 SJE, 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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J7 SJE is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 February 1992.

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