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C7 RPD

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,246 mi
Last recorded32,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RPD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 32,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 27,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,478 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,762 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 12,762 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 10,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 10,534 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C7 RPD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 C7 RPD, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 RPD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 January 2004.

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