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C7 POA

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,709 mi
Last recorded7,709 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 POA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 7,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 7,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 7,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 5,859 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 5,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 5,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 5,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 4,600 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 3,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 2,553 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 1,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 1,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,006 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 POA is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

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

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