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E21 TAB

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Bronze Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,607 mi
Last recorded25,607 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 TAB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 25,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,182 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 23,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 21,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,081 miles

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

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

nearside side light may be faulty

Pass 1 May 2012 12,175 miles

slight play in rear rose joints

Pass 5 May 2011 10,733 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 9,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,807 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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E21 TAB is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Bronze with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 E21 TAB, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E21 TAB registered?

E21 TAB is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is E21 TAB safe to buy?

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