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Q963MNO

1992 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,074 mi
Last recorded8,074 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven (S3)24,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ963MNO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 8,074 miles

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

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

Rear oil leak differential

Pass 12 Sep 2024 6,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 5,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 4,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 3,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 3,684 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 3,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,184 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011
Pass 13 Aug 2010 490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 1 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 150 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,975 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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Q963MNO is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,980 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 Q963MNO, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q963MNO registered?

Q963MNO is a 1992 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is Q963MNO safe to buy?

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