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FX11 AWR

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,274 mi
Last recorded29,274 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 AWR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,953 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 26,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 25,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 23,614 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 22,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,026 miles

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 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 25 Apr 2017 16,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 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 21 Apr 2016 13,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,775 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 7,843 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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FX11 AWR is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 FX11 AWR, 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 15 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 FX11 AWR registered?

FX11 AWR is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is FX11 AWR safe to buy?

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