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W946 PRC

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,924 mi
Last recorded20,924 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 PRC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 20,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 20,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 19,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 18,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 17,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 15,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 14,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,955 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 148,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 14,611 miles

slight flat spot on near side rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 14,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,404 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 13,404 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,765 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 12,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,641 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 11,641 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W946 PRC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W946 PRC, 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 W946 PRC registered?

W946 PRC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W946 PRC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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