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TB07 CAT

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,306 mi
Last recorded24,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 24,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 23,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 23,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 22,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 22,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION HUB JOINT WORN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION HUB JOINT WORN

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 14,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,898 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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TB07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 TB07 CAT, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TB07 CAT registered?

TB07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2007.

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