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Q362KUA

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,784 mi
Last recorded12,784 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ362KUA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 12,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 12,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 11,775 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 11,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 11,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,173 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 9,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 6,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Q362KUA is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 Q362KUA, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q362KUA registered?

Q362KUA is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 September 1997.

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