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Q932UWP

1989 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,556 mi
Last recorded23,556 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven (S3)20,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ932UWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,556 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,707 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 21,706 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 21,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,152 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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Q932UWP is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,870 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 Q932UWP, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q932UWP registered?

Q932UWP is a 1989 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is Q932UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q932UWP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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