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W177 EHR

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,328 mi
Last recorded26,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 EHR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 25,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 24,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 24,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,294 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,714 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 19,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,370 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 12,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,690 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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W177 EHR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W177 EHR, 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 W177 EHR registered?

W177 EHR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 April 2000.

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