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RX12 FWP

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,220 mi
Last recorded13,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 FWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 13,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 12,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 11,688 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 11,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 10,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 10,209 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 10,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 9,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 7,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 4,439 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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RX12 FWP is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 RX12 FWP, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX12 FWP registered?

RX12 FWP is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is RX12 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 FWP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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