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C7 TRP

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TRP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 74,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,944 miles

Front Brake imbalance only just met requirements offside lower reading

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,649 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 TRP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TRP, 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 TRP registered?

C7 TRP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 August 2003.

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