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T894 KKM

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 KKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (185/55/13, 83W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (185/55/13, 83W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,282 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,144 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt out of date

Offside Front Seat belt out of date

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,175 miles

Nearside Front seat belt out of date

Offside Front seat belt out of date

Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,292 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 55,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 43,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 May 2017 43,901 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,119 miles

front brake hoses tight on full lock

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,853 miles

No windscreen & wipers fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,692 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,941 miles

Play in steering column sliding joint

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,260 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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T894 KKM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 T894 KKM, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T894 KKM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 March 1999.

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