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Q465KKJ

1995 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ465KKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 32,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 32,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,949 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 31,947 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 31,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 31,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,197 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q465KKJ is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,546 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q465KKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q465KKJ registered?

Q465KKJ is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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