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M896 KDF

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,400 mi
Last recorded33,400 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 KDF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 33,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,343 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 33,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 33,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,596 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,129 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 32,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2460 (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 May 2009 27,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 25,981 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,160 miles

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

offside engine oil leak

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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M896 KDF is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 M896 KDF, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M896 KDF registered?

M896 KDF is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M896 KDF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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