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CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)1989 · 1.7L Petrol

F550 VVT

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1989 CATERHAM SEVEN (S3) is a Petrol vehicle with a 1699cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 22,822.

MOT

Expired

Expires 09/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 22,822
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1699cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 17, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) (F550 VVT), we found 4 MOT results in the period of May 2022 to May 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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