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A8 ACW

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,564 mi
Last recorded31,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ACW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 31,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 29,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,685 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 24,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate damaged

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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A8 ACW is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 ACW, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 ACW registered?

A8 ACW is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is A8 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 ACW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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