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C8 TRM

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,710 mi
Last recorded4,710 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TRM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 3,864 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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C8 TRM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 C8 TRM, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 TRM registered?

C8 TRM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is C8 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 TRM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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