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C7 YAW

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,138 mi
Last recorded17,138 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 YAW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 17,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,962 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 10,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,116 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 73,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YAW is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YAW, 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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What year was C7 YAW registered?

C7 YAW is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is C7 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 YAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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