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W645 SJM

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,100 mi
Last recorded19,100 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 SJM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 18,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 17,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 17,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 2 May 2019 16,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 16,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 15,463 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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W645 SJM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W645 SJM, 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 W645 SJM registered?

W645 SJM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W645 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W645 SJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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