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K7 VXL

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,910 mi
Last recorded34,910 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VXL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 34,351 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar clamps appear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox, also from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,092 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing seems to have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,231 miles

O/s/f mudguard/wheel arch rubs slightly on tyre as wheel is rotated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,528 miles

All tyres appear to be out of shape in varying degrees

Coolant leak There appears to be a considerable leak from O/s of engine

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f wheel arch/mudguard appears to have been rubbing on tyre, currently just clearing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "D" bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 26,236 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 22,747 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 17,566 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount brokern (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,414 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 13,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,904 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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K7 VXL is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 K7 VXL, 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 32 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 K7 VXL registered?

K7 VXL is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K7 VXL safe to buy?

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