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C7 TNT

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TNT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,483 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2021 68,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,315 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 24,403 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 TNT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TNT, 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 TNT registered?

C7 TNT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is C7 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 TNT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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