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N533 SPM

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,773 mi
Last recorded34,773 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 SPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 34,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 34,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 34,770 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 33,677 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,664 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,810 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise when roated

offside side front wheel bearing slight noise when roated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,261 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front anti roll bar not fitted

pre catalytic convertor engine fitted

rear anti rool bar fitted but not attached customer allready awaire

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,967 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 30,718 miles

N/S/F headlight aim slightly poor image.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,899 miles

HANDBRAKE DIFFICULT TO USE/OPPERATE

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,513 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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N533 SPM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N533 SPM, 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 N533 SPM registered?

N533 SPM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 1995.

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