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Q626HNR

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,229 mi
Last recorded11,229 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ626HNR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 11,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 11,186 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 11,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 11,097 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 11,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 11,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 11,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 10,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 10,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 10,337 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 10,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 10,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 10,326 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 10,108 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,014 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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Q626HNR is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Q626HNR, 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 Q626HNR registered?

Q626HNR is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 February 1992.

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