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K300 CSR

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 35,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,104 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,615 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 30,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,773 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 24,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,493 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,875 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 15,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 15,944 miles

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

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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K300 CSR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K300 CSR, 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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K300 CSR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 1997.

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