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C7 BBD

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,044 mi
Last recorded6,044 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BBD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,044 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 1,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 1,849 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 996 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 996 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C7 BBD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 C7 BBD, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 BBD registered?

C7 BBD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 August 2000.

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