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C7 SSV

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,175 mi
Last recorded36,175 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 33,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 28,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 27,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,473 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 17 May 2017 24,263 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 24,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 22,058 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 20,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 11,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 11,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,787 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 4,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SSV is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 SSV, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 SSV registered?

C7 SSV is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2007.

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