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S3 VNN

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,132 mi
Last recorded22,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VNN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 22,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 20,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 17,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 16,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,532 miles

parking brake operation stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 4,205 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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S3 VNN is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 VNN registered?

S3 VNN is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is S3 VNN safe to buy?

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