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N633 TPE

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,367 mi
Last recorded32,367 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 TPE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 32,367 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

SLIGHT LAG IN BRAKE OPERATION

Fail 8 Sep 2025 32,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,826 miles

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 31,826 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 31,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front lower suspension arms - outer joints - slight lift

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

both rear tyres worn to just under 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,367 miles

both front lower suspension arms - outer joints - slight lift

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

both rear tyres worn to just under 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,057 miles

Chassis sections have very slight corrosion in numerous places (paint peeling off)

Pass 6 May 2010 95,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 30,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,533 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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N633 TPE is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N633 TPE, 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 N633 TPE registered?

N633 TPE is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 November 1995.

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