1989 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · Q506 ANJ
1989 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 7,648 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Q506 ANJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2021
- 7,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q506 ANJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) (Q506 ANJ) between August 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of d”.
Q506 ANJ Mileage History
- 06/08/20054,138 mi
- 09/09/20064,442 mi+304 mi
- 26/07/20084,737 mi+295 mi
- 04/07/20095,098 mi+361 mi
- 28/07/20105,305 mi+207 mi
- 23/07/20115,483 mi+178 mi
- 16/07/20125,618 mi+135 mi
- 20/07/20135,774 mi+156 mi
- 27/07/20135,794 mi+20 mi
- 19/07/20145,932 mi+138 mi
- 20/07/20156,111 mi+179 mi
- 15/07/20166,226 mi+115 mi
- 17/07/20176,558 mi+332 mi
- 16/07/20186,816 mi+258 mi
- 04/07/20197,125 mi+309 mi
- 22/09/20207,309 mi+184 mi
- 22/09/20207,309 mi
- 12/08/20217,648 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 219 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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