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V11 NME

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,587 mi
Last recorded25,587 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 NME
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 25,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 24,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 23,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,444 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 21,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 1,463 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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V11 NME is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V11 NME, 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.

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What year was V11 NME registered?

V11 NME is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is V11 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for V11 NME shows 17 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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