MOT Status
ValidMileage
27,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Emissions not tested HIGH HC AND CO LEVELS-COULD NOT PROCEED ANY FURTHER. (8.2.1.2 (d))
age cracking to front upper suspension arms rubbers
faint noise heard when nsf hub rotated
slight play in osf hub
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
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
heavy dampness around osr backing plate
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
oil leak at o/s/r hub
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
front brake pads on the limit
slight oil leak from osr hub seal
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C7 RRP registered?
C7 RRP is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 October 2001.
Is C7 RRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C7 RRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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