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K800 RUM

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,275 mi
Last recorded44,275 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 RUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 44,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 41,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,624 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 39,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 38,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,552 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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K800 RUM is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 K800 RUM, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K800 RUM registered?

K800 RUM is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 November 2007.

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