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P7 GTX

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,101 mi
Last recorded27,101 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 GTX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 27,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,193 miles

some play in nearside steering rack inner joint

windscreen & wipers not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2016 14,157 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

some play in nearside steering rack inner joint

windscreen & wipers not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 5,877 miles

cracking in nearside rear tyre inner side wall.

Fail 15 May 2013 5,877 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracking in nearside rear tyre inner side wall.

Pass 30 May 2012 5,646 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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P7 GTX is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 P7 GTX, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P7 GTX registered?

P7 GTX is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is P7 GTX safe to buy?

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