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V3 SVN

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,419 mi
Last recorded25,419 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,739 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear parking brake performance reading low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack arms slight play inner pivots

Fail 6 Aug 2014 16,730 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both steering rack arms slight play inner pivots

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,925 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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V3 SVN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 V3 SVN, 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 V3 SVN registered?

V3 SVN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 April 2000.

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