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Q469WET

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

5,346 mi
Last recorded5,346 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ469WET
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 5,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 4,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 3,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 3,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 2,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 1,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 1,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,524 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 38,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,885 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 29,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 24,534 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

in out movement at off side rear

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,534 miles

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

in out movement at off side rear

Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

end float nearside

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,361 miles

end float nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,246 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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Q469WET is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 Q469WET, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q469WET registered?

Q469WET is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 1990.

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