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MR55 AMM

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,907 mi
Last recorded14,907 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 AMM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 14,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 14,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 14,235 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,217 miles

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 14,003 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 14,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 13,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,399 miles

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 8,392 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 3,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 3,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,718 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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MR55 AMM is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MR55 AMM, 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 MR55 AMM registered?

MR55 AMM is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 August 2007.

Is MR55 AMM safe to buy?

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