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H778 DAT

1991 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,057 mi
Last recorded21,057 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven (S3)22,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 DAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 21,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exempt (kit car)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 21,046 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 21,007 miles

exempt from emissions - KIT CAR

Pass 20 May 2023 20,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 20,966 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 20,960 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 20,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 20,923 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater inoperative with hazards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 20,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 20,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 20,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 20,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 20,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 20,133 miles

exempt from emissions check-kit car

Pass 3 Nov 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,074 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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H778 DAT is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H778 DAT, 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 H778 DAT registered?

H778 DAT is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1991.

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