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K18 OOC

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,058 mi
Last recorded28,058 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 OOC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 28,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,498 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 27,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,477 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 26,477 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 23,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,169 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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K18 OOC is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K18 OOC, 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 K18 OOC registered?

K18 OOC is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K18 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 OOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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