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RX59 JVZ

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,437 mi
Last recorded39,437 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 JVZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,245 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diff weaping

Fail 13 Jan 2014 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff weaping

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,956 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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RX59 JVZ is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 RX59 JVZ, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX59 JVZ registered?

RX59 JVZ is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 February 2010.

Is RX59 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 JVZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX59 JVZ have outstanding finance?

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