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C7 TDY

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,409 mi
Last recorded33,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TDY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,775 miles

Front brake hoses close to shocks

Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,594 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 7,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 7,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 5,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 51,258 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,730 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 TDY is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 TDY, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 TDY registered?

C7 TDY is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is C7 TDY safe to buy?

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