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Q696GBF

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,165 mi
Last recorded29,165 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ696GBF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 29,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 29,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,984 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 28,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,974 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 28,961 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,743 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,020 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 28,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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Q696GBF is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Q696GBF, 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 Q696GBF registered?

Q696GBF is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 September 1992.

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