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C7 XFO

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,334 mi
Last recorded29,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 XFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 29,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting balls slight movement in wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,202 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,380 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,317 miles

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,375 miles

n/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,019 miles

advise play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,573 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 10,573 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2005 10,185 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 XFO is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 XFO, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 XFO registered?

C7 XFO is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is C7 XFO safe to buy?

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