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K777 HPC

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,799 mi
Last recorded3,799 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 3,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 3,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 2,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 1,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 7 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 9,359 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 9,357 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 8,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 8,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 6,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 5,992 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 5,498 miles

Handbrake only just made efficency

OSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 4,657 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 21 Nov 2014 4,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 3,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 3,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 1,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 8 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K777 HPC is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K777 HPC, 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 K777 HPC registered?

K777 HPC is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 April 1993.

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