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K777 VVC

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,244 mi
Last recorded38,244 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 VVC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 37,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,244 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,484 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 20,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,384 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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K777 VVC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 K777 VVC, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K777 VVC registered?

K777 VVC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 July 2000.

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