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C7 JWD

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,081 mi
Last recorded36,081 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JWD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,081 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 36,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 27,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,820 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,497 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 JWD is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 C7 JWD, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 JWD registered?

C7 JWD is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is C7 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JWD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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