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E155 KPB

1988 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,002 mi
Last recorded15,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Caterham Seven (S3)27,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 KPB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 15,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 14,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,697 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 14,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,145 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,659 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 13,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,649 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 13,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E155 KPB is a 1988 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 27,208 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 E155 KPB, 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 38 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E155 KPB is a 1988 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1988.

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