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Q561JYG

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,461 mi
Last recorded36,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ561JYG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 36,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 24,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,232 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,449 miles

front susp top bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2006 21,268 miles

slight play rack (o/s) †front stub axles inner mountings nuts need attention

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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Q561JYG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Q561JYG, 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 Q561JYG registered?

Q561JYG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 April 1995.

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The MOT history for Q561JYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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