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V391 MMO

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,996 mi
Last recorded29,996 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 MMO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,376 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 20,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 19,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 9 Jul 2012 18,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,034 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr brake disc inner face pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 14,459 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 14,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,370 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,812 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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V391 MMO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V391 MMO, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V391 MMO registered?

V391 MMO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 February 2000.

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