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C7 BNE

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,879 mi
Last recorded8,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BNE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 8,879 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 8,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 8,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 8,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 6,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 5,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,215 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 5,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 4,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,057 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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C7 BNE is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 BNE, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 BNE registered?

C7 BNE is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2006.

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The MOT history for C7 BNE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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