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C7 RSV

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,502 mi
Last recorded58,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,430 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,420 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,326 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,318 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,555 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s hand brake effort

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 32,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,797 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 RSV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

C7 RSV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is C7 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 RSV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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