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K2 WUM

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 WUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,212 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,677 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 63,677 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,386 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,657 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,551 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,551 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,224 miles

slight movement in o/s and n/s front lower joints

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,114 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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K2 WUM is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 K2 WUM, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K2 WUM registered?

K2 WUM is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 November 1997.

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