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RN57 VZK

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,074 mi
Last recorded15,074 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 VZK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 14,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,765 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 12,230 miles

both steering rack gaitors heavily perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 12,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,533 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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RN57 VZK is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RN57 VZK, 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 RN57 VZK registered?

RN57 VZK is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is RN57 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN57 VZK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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