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S40 SVN

2013 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,716 mi
Last recorded22,716 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 22,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 22,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 21,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly misting.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,356 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 18,354 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust cat shield clamps broken

Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,572 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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S40 SVN is a 2013 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 13 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S40 SVN registered?

S40 SVN is a 2013 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is S40 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 SVN 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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