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N911 RPM

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN911 RPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,413 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Main beam switch damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

a frame bushes perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Some movment in front anti roll bar outer joints.

Pass 31 May 2011 32,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 31,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,791 miles

The chassis number indicates that this vehicle is 'amateur built'. A visual smoke test has been carried out.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,791 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 26,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,270 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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N911 RPM 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 N911 RPM, 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 N911 RPM registered?

N911 RPM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N911 RPM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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