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K18 TRM

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,702 mi
Last recorded42,702 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TRM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,280 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,278 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,441 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,441 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,277 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,276 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 29 Apr 2008 22,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,087 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 TRM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 K18 TRM, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 TRM registered?

K18 TRM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is K18 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 TRM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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