CarVerify

Free Car Check

K400 SGM

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 SGM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 95,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 95,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 93,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,668 miles

flat under body

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,040 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floors corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,638 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 78,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 21 Nov 2009 73,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER PANEL DAMAGED AND CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,845 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alltyres low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,845 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alltyres low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 43,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K400 SGM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K400 SGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K400 SGM?

You can check the full history of K400 SGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K400 SGM registered?

K400 SGM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K400 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 SGM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K400 SGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K400 SGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.