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P7 RVM

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,592 mi
Last recorded33,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 RVM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 33,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 17,485 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 12,874 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 11,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 9,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,993 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 RVM is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 P7 RVM, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P7 RVM registered?

P7 RVM is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is P7 RVM safe to buy?

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