1992 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · Q598 NTM
1992 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 8,496 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Q598 NTM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 8,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q598 NTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) (Q598 NTM) between April 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
Q598 NTM Mileage History
- 26/04/20066,318 mi
- 22/04/20107,473 mi+1,155 mi
- 23/04/20107,473 mi
- 25/03/20228,094 mi+621 mi
- 02/05/20238,408 mi+314 mi
- 03/05/20238,408 mi
- 12/08/20248,496 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 7 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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