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K187 CRX

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,187 mi
Last recorded42,187 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 CRX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 42,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 41,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,202 miles

exhaust noisy

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2011 37,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2009 36,552 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 34,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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K187 CRX is a 1992 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 81.8%.

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 K187 CRX, 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 K187 CRX registered?

K187 CRX is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 October 1992.

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