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C7 TVX

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,931 mi
Last recorded39,931 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TVX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 39,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,553 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 32,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,810 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,028 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 29,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 28,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,157 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 TVX is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 TVX registered?

C7 TVX is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is C7 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 TVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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