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G7 RBB

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,794 mi
Last recorded16,794 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 RBB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 16,619 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 16,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 16,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 16,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,257 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,172 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 15,169 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,032 miles

near side rear tyre on 1.6mm off side rear tyre on 2mm 205/60r13h yoko advan 032r

Fail 9 Dec 2005 15,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre on 1.6mm off side rear tyre on 2mm 205/60r13h yoko advan 032r

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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G7 RBB is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G7 RBB, 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 G7 RBB registered?

G7 RBB is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 December 2005.

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