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C7 GKM

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,258 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 35,084 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,411 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,432 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,712 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 28,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,617 miles

f discs condition

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,727 miles

o/s rack arm

rear tyres on limit

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,211 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,511 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 GKM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GKM, 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 GKM registered?

C7 GKM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is C7 GKM safe to buy?

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