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C2 MAO

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,018 mi
Last recorded4,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 MAO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 4,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 4,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 4,014 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 3,992 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 3,992 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 3,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 3,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 2,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 1,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,100 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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C2 MAO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 C2 MAO, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 MAO registered?

C2 MAO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is C2 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 MAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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