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M777 CSR

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,590 mi
Last recorded31,590 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 30,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 16,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 16,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 8,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,385 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)

Som einsecurtity in offside headlamp mounting - slight flickering.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 7,385 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Som einsecurtity in offside headlamp mounting - slight flickering.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,155 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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M777 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 M777 CSR, 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 M777 CSR registered?

M777 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is M777 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M777 CSR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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