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K976 UAG

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,580 mi
Last recorded29,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 UAG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,580 miles

handbrake only just met MOT requirements

Pass 10 Mar 2025 29,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 28,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 28,543 miles

hand brake lever tight in operation

Fail 6 Sep 2022 28,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

hand brake lever tight in operation

Fail 14 Apr 2022 28,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalanced by 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever tight in operation

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,458 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f hubs

slight play in steering column.

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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K976 UAG is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K976 UAG, 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 K976 UAG registered?

K976 UAG is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1993.

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