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GBR400COD

CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)

2003 · BLUE · PETROL · 25,081 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-12-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-28● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Fair condition24 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 24 tests · 19 passed · 5 failed

PASS29 May 2026
25,081 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL29 May 2026
25,079 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASS11 March 2025
24,825 mi
PASS10 April 2024
24,712 mi
PASS28 September 2022
24,619 mi
FAIL20 September 2022
24,580 mi
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS16 September 2021
24,428 mi
PASS22 September 2020
24,185 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
PASS1 April 2019
23,794 mi
PASS14 February 2018
23,380 mi
PASS6 March 2017
22,705 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
FAIL3 March 2017
22,695 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
FAIL3 March 2017
22,683 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASS8 March 2016
20,376 mi
PASS30 April 2015
19,441 mi
PASS14 October 2013
18,474 mi
FAIL14 October 2013
18,474 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
PASS26 September 2012
15,738 mi
PASS21 October 2011
13,891 mi
  • USER ENTEREDSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
PASS17 November 2010
12,423 mi
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in lower suspension joints
PASS25 November 2009
11,369 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDslight play front lower ball joints
PASS3 December 2008
9,634 mi
PASS4 December 2007
6,253 mi
PASS20 June 2007
5,704 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
CATERHAM
Model
SEVEN (S3)
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,796 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2004-01
Tax due
2026-12-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-28
Recorded mileage
25,081 mi

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