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G18 SHM

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,830 mi
Last recorded29,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SHM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,182 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 29,167 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 27,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 27,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,574 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,963 miles

Heavy fuel residue around petrol tank

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,505 miles

wipers not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,739 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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G18 SHM is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 G18 SHM, 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.

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What year was G18 SHM registered?

G18 SHM is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 April 1994.

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