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Q247HAC

1990 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,024 mi
Last recorded10,024 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Caterham Seven (S3)25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ247HAC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 10,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 9,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 8,508 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 7,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 7,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 6,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 6,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 6,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 5,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 5,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 5,347 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 May 2015 5,203 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 5,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 5,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 4,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 4,632 miles

main starter lead very close to exhaust front pipe

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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Q247HAC is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 Q247HAC, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q247HAC registered?

Q247HAC is a 1990 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is Q247HAC safe to buy?

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