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S7 NWW

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,098 mi
Last recorded11,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 NWW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 11,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 10,917 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 10,917 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 10,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 10,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 10,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 9,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 7,310 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 3,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 3,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 2,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 2,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 1,901 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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S7 NWW is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 S7 NWW, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S7 NWW registered?

S7 NWW is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is S7 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 NWW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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