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SO10 OPY

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 OPY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 10,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 9,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 9,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 8,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 7,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 6,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 6,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 5,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 4,607 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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SO10 OPY is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 SO10 OPY, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO10 OPY registered?

SO10 OPY is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is SO10 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO10 OPY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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