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P7 DYT

2013 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

29,828 mi
Last recorded29,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 DYT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,828 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 24,194 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,560 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 22,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,659 miles

Engine cover and shields fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 17,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 23,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 14,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 8,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 18,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 9,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,246 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated system still supported

Pass 9 Mar 2017 7,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 6,115 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 6,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,228 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 6,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,842 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,075 miles

rear exhaust - slight deterioration to rubber mounting.

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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P7 DYT is a 2013 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 P7 DYT, 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 13 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P7 DYT registered?

P7 DYT is a 2013 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 March 2013.

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