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K230 PLT

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,803 mi
Last recorded33,803 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 PLT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,238 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,192 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery has been leaking electrolite

offside winscreen wiper starting to smudge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer CV boot dereriorated but not preventing ingress of water and dirt.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer CV boot dereriorated but not preventing ingress of water and dirt.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,958 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 26,146 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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K230 PLT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 K230 PLT, 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 K230 PLT registered?

K230 PLT is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 December 1992.

Is K230 PLT safe to buy?

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