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A7 JJB

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,246 mi
Last recorded18,246 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JJB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 16,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,151 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 16,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 13,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,207 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 12,207 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 10,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,807 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 7,491 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,491 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 6,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 6,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 5,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 3,704 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 1,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,241 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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A7 JJB is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A7 JJB, 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 A7 JJB registered?

A7 JJB is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 2007.

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