1989 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · G523 BEF
1989 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 14,431 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G523 BEF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2026
- 14,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G523 BEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Caterham Seven (S3) (G523 BEF) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
G523 BEF Mileage History
- 21/11/202314,342 mi
- 12/05/202614,431 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 2 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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