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W82 CBL

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,969 mi
Last recorded39,969 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 CBL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,797 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 26,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 19,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,051 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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W82 CBL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W82 CBL, 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 W82 CBL registered?

W82 CBL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W82 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W82 CBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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