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XX07 CAT

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,122 mi
Last recorded22,122 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 22,122 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 22,104 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 20,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 20,567 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly split inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 20,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,008 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 18,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 13,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 12,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

play in steering rack (not excessive)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,465 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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XX07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 XX07 CAT, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XX07 CAT registered?

XX07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 August 2007.

Is XX07 CAT safe to buy?

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