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Q406YNT

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,129 mi
Last recorded18,129 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ406YNT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 17,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 16,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 16,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 16,765 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 16,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,693 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 16,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,644 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,481 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 16,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,890 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,890 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,551 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 15,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,041 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 15,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 15,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Q406YNT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Q406YNT, 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 Q406YNT registered?

Q406YNT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 May 1992.

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