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C7 RRP

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,520 mi
Last recorded27,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RRP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 27,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,167 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,873 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

battery excessively swollen, requires attention

dampness n/s rear brake backplate

drivers seat adjuster mechanism stiff

engine oil leaks

heavy dampness o/s rear brake backplate

high rear brake imbalance

o/s rack gaiter age cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2018 24,854 miles

Emissions not tested HIGH HC AND CO LEVELS-COULD NOT PROCEED ANY FURTHER. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,010 miles

age cracking to front upper suspension arms rubbers

faint noise heard when nsf hub rotated

slight play in osf hub

Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,796 miles

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

coolant leak

dampness around o/s/r brakes but not leak found at time of test requires attention

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,020 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine running poorly

front outer rollbar bushes age cracking

oil leak rear axle

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,266 miles

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

heavy dampness around osr backing plate

Fail 5 Jun 2014 22,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy dampness around osr backing plate

Pass 13 May 2011 21,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,054 miles

oil leak at o/s/r hub

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 157,252 miles

front brake pads on the limit

slight oil leak from osr hub seal

Pass 14 Aug 2006 134,586 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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C7 RRP is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 RRP, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 RRP is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 October 2001.

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