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K777 WOW

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 WOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,421 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2014 41,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has slight damage o/s

Fail 8 May 2014 41,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2013 40,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf brake pinching

Pass 11 May 2012 38,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WOW is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WOW, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K777 WOW registered?

K777 WOW is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is K777 WOW safe to buy?

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