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Q825GFX

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,915 mi
Last recorded10,915 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ825GFX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 10,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,557 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 10,552 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2008 10,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,312 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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Q825GFX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q825GFX, 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 Q825GFX registered?

Q825GFX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 July 1992.

Is Q825GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q825GFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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