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CST 777W

1983 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Caterham Seven (S3)53,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 777W
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 54,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,792 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 53,790 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 53,433 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,921 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,653 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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CST 777W is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,056 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 CST 777W, 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 43 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CST 777W registered?

CST 777W is a 1983 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CST 777W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 777W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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