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K93 AMJ

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,212 mi
Last recorded15,212 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK93 AMJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 15,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 8,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 4,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,860 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,859 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluid leak from n/s/r drum

n/s head lamp loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,347 miles

O/S/F tyre delaminating on outer shoulder (no cords showing)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/F tyre delaminating on outer shoulder (no cords showing)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,812 miles

o/s/r parking brake slightly low on efficiency

vehicle considered amateur built according to chassis number so only a visual smoke/emmissions test carried out

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle considered amateur built according to chassis number so only a visual smoke/emmissions test carried out

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,961 miles

frront reg plate not standard

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,116 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 42,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near-side rear, brake back plate wet

Pass 16 Jul 2005 41,663 miles

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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K93 AMJ is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 K93 AMJ, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K93 AMJ registered?

K93 AMJ is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K93 AMJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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