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K7 NRH

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,638 mi
Last recorded22,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 NRH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,855 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play OSF inner steering tie rod

Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play OSF inner steering tie rod

Pass 19 May 2012 20,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,643 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fog light tell tale inopp

fourth vin dirrerent on chassis plate to v5

rear number plate cracked

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K7 NRH is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 K7 NRH, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K7 NRH registered?

K7 NRH is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K7 NRH safe to buy?

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