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Q432KKL

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,781 mi
Last recorded24,781 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ432KKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 24,781 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 23,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 22,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 19,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.03% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,179 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 17,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,284 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bottom radiator hose perished loose and rubbing steering lower column at engine end

Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust headers unprotected/no sheilds

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f lower trunnions

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,993 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,640 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,930 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 5,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,875 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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Q432KKL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 Q432KKL, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q432KKL registered?

Q432KKL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 29 October 1999.

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