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WUG 1N

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUG 1N
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 18,426 miles

Nearside rear shock carrier damaged, shock still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,271 miles

Nearside handbrake cable poor condition and lever not fully on

Pass 1 Aug 2023 16,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 15,733 miles

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

handbrake on nearside low effort

nearside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2021 12,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 9,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 8,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 7,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 5,704 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)

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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WUG 1N is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 WUG 1N, 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 14 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 WUG 1N registered?

WUG 1N is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is WUG 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUG 1N 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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