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RX07 RSV

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,176 mi
Last recorded18,176 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX07 RSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 18,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 9,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,033 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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RX07 RSV is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX07 RSV, 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 RX07 RSV registered?

RX07 RSV is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is RX07 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX07 RSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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