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K68 OCA

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,152 mi
Last recorded16,152 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK68 OCA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 16,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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Evidence of fuel leak to rear of petrol tank although no fuel visible at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,842 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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K68 OCA is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 K68 OCA, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K68 OCA registered?

K68 OCA is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K68 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K68 OCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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