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J600 JKD

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,400 mi
Last recorded44,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 JKD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 42,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,950 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 3 Jul 2015 29,878 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 21 Jun 2014 28,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 26,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 24,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,269 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 18,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,892 miles

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

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

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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J600 JKD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 J600 JKD, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J600 JKD registered?

J600 JKD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 June 1995.

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