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K123 OGJ

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,466 mi
Last recorded20,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 OGJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,357 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end joint has slight play

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 20,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner rack end joint has slight play

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,820 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,773 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight seepage from offside rear hub seal

Pass 28 May 2014 19,561 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 15 May 2014 19,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 16 May 2011 19,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear backplate damp with oil/fluid

Pass 6 May 2008 17,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,354 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 15,779 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,779 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack.

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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K123 OGJ is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 OGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K123 OGJ is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 July 1993.

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