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C7 SKW

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,694 mi
Last recorded7,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SKW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 7,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 7,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 6,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 6,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive tail shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 5,348 miles

slight heat signs on n/s/r brake disc / wiper blades

Fail 1 Jul 2021 5,348 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight heat signs on n/s/r brake disc / wiper blades

Pass 8 Jul 2020 4,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 4,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 3,414 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 3,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 2,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 2,216 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 SKW is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 SKW, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 SKW registered?

C7 SKW is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2011.

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