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V31 KAR

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,179 mi
Last recorded25,179 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 KAR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 23,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 20,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 20,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 20,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 18,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 10,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 4,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 3,387 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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V31 KAR is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 V31 KAR, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V31 KAR registered?

V31 KAR is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 July 2007.

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The MOT history for V31 KAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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