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Q426AAN

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,850 mi
Last recorded5,850 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ426AAN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 5,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 5,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 5,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 5,676 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 5,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 5,549 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,390 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 5,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 5,138 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,967 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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Q426AAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Q426AAN, 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 Q426AAN registered?

Q426AAN is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is Q426AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q426AAN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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