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Q414HRY

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ414HRY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,029 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,779 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight but noticeable in rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,521 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,521 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u/j colum to rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,483 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,483 miles

Horn not working broken wire (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,432 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,764 miles

decelerometer test done on service brake and handbrake.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 60,044 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 57,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 56,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2009 56,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,154 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,049 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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Q414HRY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Q414HRY, 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 Q414HRY registered?

Q414HRY is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 May 1995.

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