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X333 SLY

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,074 mi
Last recorded15,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX333 SLY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 15,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 14,334 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 10,792 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 10,790 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 10,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 10,461 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 10,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 10,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 9,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,311 miles

No windscreen/washers/wipers fitted at time of test

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes ()

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 7 Mar 2016 8,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 8,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X333 SLY is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 X333 SLY, 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 X333 SLY registered?

X333 SLY is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 April 2011.

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