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Q508MNO

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,807 mi
Last recorded54,807 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ508MNO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 54,087 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,521 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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Q508MNO is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 Q508MNO, 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 Q508MNO registered?

Q508MNO is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is Q508MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q508MNO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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