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A3 FWX

1994 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,515 mi
Last recorded29,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FWX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 29,515 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,061 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 29,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 29,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine temp too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 28,145 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 26,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 26,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint / rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot loose but still prevents dirt / water ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,961 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,961 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 22,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,831 miles

Both front brake disc's,inner surfaces,little worn?

O/S/F steering rack "toe-in" arm joint,little worn?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 18,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 16,152 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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A3 FWX is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,709 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 FWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 FWX registered?

A3 FWX is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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