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K18 TUS

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,230 mi
Last recorded39,230 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TUS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 39,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,124 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,726 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,666 miles

Both wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,499 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 38,242 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 38,242 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,260 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o.s.r tyre tread is feathered.

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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K18 TUS is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K18 TUS, 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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What year was K18 TUS registered?

K18 TUS is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 June 1993.

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