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W493 TJF

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,472 mi
Last recorded24,472 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 TJF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 24,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 24,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,084 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 20,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,536 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 14,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,987 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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W493 TJF is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W493 TJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W493 TJF registered?

W493 TJF is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W493 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 TJF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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