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C7 PPR

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PPR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,608 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2008 24,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 19,533 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 PPR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PPR, 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 PPR registered?

C7 PPR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is C7 PPR safe to buy?

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