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WX61 FUT

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,154 mi
Last recorded17,154 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 FUT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 17,154 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 16,957 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,653 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 8,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,306 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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WX61 FUT is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 WX61 FUT, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX61 FUT registered?

WX61 FUT is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WX61 FUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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