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1995 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.4L Petrol · K7 LSS

K7 LSS

1995 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 May 1995. Recorded mileage 37,228 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
Year / Origin
1995 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
37,228 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
1397cc
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K7 LSS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 37,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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K7 LSS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) (K7 LSS) between March 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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K7 LSS Mileage History

  1. 30/03/202236,650 mi
  2. 12/12/202336,884 mi+234 mi
  3. 12/12/202336,885 mi+1 mi
  4. 03/09/202437,067 mi+182 mi
  5. 29/08/202537,228 mi+161 mi

Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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