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Q816SDS

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,979 mi
Last recorded32,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ816SDS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 32,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

q plate no emission test

Pass 22 Jul 2025 32,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 32,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 32,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 32,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,667 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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Q816SDS is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Q816SDS, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q816SDS registered?

Q816SDS is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is Q816SDS safe to buy?

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