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Q565JTA

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,489 mi
Last recorded44,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ565JTA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat mounting bolt bent

Fail 14 Jul 2025 44,485 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Body panel insecure Nose cone lower fixings missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat mounting bolt bent

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 44,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,499 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 43,499 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 42,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,742 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 40,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 39,620 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,152 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,434 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,941 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,941 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

unable to check vehicle fully; shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,277 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 30,275 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,516 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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Q565JTA is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Q565JTA, 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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Q565JTA is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1995.

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