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F349 GAK

1989 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,331 mi
Last recorded22,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven19,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 GAK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 22,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 21,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 21,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 21,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 19,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,090 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 19,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,136 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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F349 GAK is a 1989 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F349 GAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F349 GAK registered?

F349 GAK is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F349 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F349 GAK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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