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H171 BSP

1991 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,466 mi
Last recorded21,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven (S3)22,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 BSP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 21,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 20,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 19,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 19,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 18,950 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,852 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs.handbrake only just meets standard.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,354 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 18,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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H171 BSP is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 22,538 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 H171 BSP, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H171 BSP registered?

H171 BSP is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 April 1991.

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