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CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)

2001 · SILVER · PETROL · 1,908 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-05

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MOT History — 13 tests · 9 passed · 4 failed

PASS6 July 2026
1,908 mi
FAIL6 July 2026
1,908 mi
  • PRSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
PASS27 February 2025
1,902 mi
PASS7 February 2024
1,902 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre worn on edge
PASS5 February 2024
1,902 mi
  • MINOROffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
PASS19 September 2019
1,902 mi
FAIL11 June 2019
1,902 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • ADVISORYCoolant leak Excessive coolant leak
  • ADVISORYRear Reverse lights not working (Not required for vehicle of this age).
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASS11 November 2016
1,902 mi
FAIL9 November 2016
1,902 mi
  • FAILOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASS25 May 2013
1,902 mi
  • USER ENTEREDN/S/F Wheel Bearing noisey/worn.
  • USER ENTEREDSlight Play in Both Rear Link Rods.
PASS27 July 2011
1,902 mi
PASS1 December 2009
1,902 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDWindscreen, wipers and washers not fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDMulti point seat belt harnesses fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDExhaust loose at down pipe connection.
FAIL16 November 2009
1,902 mi
  • FAILFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  • FAILRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  • FAILParking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDNo windscreen, washers or wipers fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDExhaust loose at manifold connection.
  • USER ENTEREDNo nose cone fitted.

Vehicle Details Official

Make
CATERHAM
Model
SEVEN (S3)
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,800 cc
Year
2001
First registered
2001-04
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2027-07-05
Recorded mileage
1,908 mi

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