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Q593OOR

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,114 mi
Last recorded29,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ593OOR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 29,114 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 19,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,338 miles

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

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

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,623 miles

offside rear footbrake slightly low

visual inspection of exhaust gases only

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,186 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,186 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,370 miles

oil leak at offside rear axle.

signs of wear in offside outer track rod end.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,215 miles

slight oil leak possible offside rear half shaft oil seal !!

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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Q593OOR is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Q593OOR, 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 Q593OOR registered?

Q593OOR is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1995.

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