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S7 TUS

2002 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,653 mi
Last recorded15,653 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 TUS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 15,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 14,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 13,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,863 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has rotational noise

Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,270 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has rotational noise

Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,859 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has rotational noise

Fail 3 Sep 2013 9,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing has rotational noise

Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 5,709 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 5,685 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application noisy.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,646 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 4,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 3,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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S7 TUS is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S7 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S7 TUS registered?

S7 TUS is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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