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C7 XSV

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,683 mi
Last recorded25,683 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 XSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 25,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,237 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,237 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,190 miles

Nearside Front slight play in roll bar end

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

Offside Front roll bar dust cover boot perished

Offside Front slight play in roll bar end

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

Pass 20 May 2015 22,682 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 5 Jun 2014 22,355 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 22,063 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 22 May 2013 22,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 Apr 2012 21,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,979 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 12 May 2010 19,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 15,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,192 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 XSV is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 XSV, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 XSV registered?

C7 XSV is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 February 2002.

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