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Q598FLH

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,536 mi
Last recorded20,536 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ598FLH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 19,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,390 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 17,390 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,031 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 16,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2005 14,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 14,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Q598FLH is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Q598FLH, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q598FLH registered?

Q598FLH is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 August 1993.

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