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Q303FDG

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,759 mi
Last recorded25,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ303FDG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 917 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 25,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,248 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 24,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 19,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,636 miles

o/s front upper suspension aem rubber bush deteriorating and may soon require attention

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 14,959 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 14,959 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,554 miles

slight play in steering rack on n/s.

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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Q303FDG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Q303FDG, 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 Q303FDG registered?

Q303FDG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 November 1995.

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