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C7 PUS

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,126 mi
Last recorded28,126 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PUS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 28,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,271 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 14,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,362 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack gaiters very slightly perrished on outer ends

Pass 12 May 2011 13,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,738 miles

slight oil leak from near side rear hub assembly

Fail 1 Jun 2009 10,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from near side rear hub assembly

Pass 27 May 2008 10,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 10,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 9,573 miles

nearside & offside front anti roll bar to top arm bushes perished

nearside & offside front tyres lumpy on inner edges

oil leak from nearside of axle

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 26 May 2006 8,228 miles

slight cracking on rear axle A frame rubber bushs

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 PUS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 PUS, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 PUS registered?

C7 PUS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is C7 PUS safe to buy?

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