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C17 RHM

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,979 mi
Last recorded14,979 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RHM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 14,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 12,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 8,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 3,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 3,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim set for left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 3,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 2,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 5 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,534 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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C17 RHM is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C17 RHM, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 RHM registered?

C17 RHM is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is C17 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 RHM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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