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S777 VRN

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,656 mi
Last recorded17,656 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 VRN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 17,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 14,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 9,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 8,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 7,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 4,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 3,782 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 3,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 3,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,493 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 3,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S777 VRN is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 S777 VRN, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S777 VRN registered?

S777 VRN is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is S777 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 VRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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