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M17 GBC

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,430 mi
Last recorded2,430 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GBC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 2,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 2,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 2,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 2,137 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 2,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 1,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 1,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 1,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 1,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 1,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 1,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 1,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 1,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 1,020 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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M17 GBC is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M17 GBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 GBC registered?

M17 GBC is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is M17 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 GBC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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