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W19 CAT

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,889 mi
Last recorded15,889 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 15,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 15,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 15,568 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 15,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 15,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 15,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 13,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,993 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Oil leak axle hub bearing ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2016 12,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,283 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 11,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2013 10,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 10,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 9,301 miles

advise engine coolant hoses

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,571 miles

oil leak from rear diff & hub seals

Fail 3 Jun 2011 7,569 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak from rear diff & hub seals

Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 6,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 4,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 2,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 2,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

unable to check hydraulics fully due to rian water

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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W19 CAT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W19 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W19 CAT registered?

W19 CAT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W19 CAT safe to buy?

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