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S73 NER

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,203 mi
Last recorded17,203 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 NER
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 17,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 16,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 11,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 8,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 7,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 6,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 4,244 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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S73 NER is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S73 NER, 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 S73 NER registered?

S73 NER is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is S73 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 NER shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S73 NER have outstanding finance?

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