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AB07 CAT

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,349 mi
Last recorded9,349 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 9,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 9,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 8,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 7,542 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 7,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake calipers may foul suspension

some play to parking brake lever

Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake calipers may foul suspension?

some play to parking brake lever

Pass 30 Apr 2016 6,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front coolant pipe bracket broken

rear brake calipers may foul suspension?

Pass 5 May 2015 6,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,839 miles

brake calipers lightly foul rear suspension

coolant pipe on nearside bracket fractured

Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake calipers lightly fouling rear suspension

brake lamp operation suspect

Fail 27 Apr 2013 5,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake calipers lightly fouling rear suspension

brake lamp operation suspect

Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,935 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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AB07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB07 CAT, 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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AB07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 July 2007.

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