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S7 DAJ

2001 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,904 mi
Last recorded39,904 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DAJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 39,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 39,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,198 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 21,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 20,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,886 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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S7 DAJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S7 DAJ, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S7 DAJ registered?

S7 DAJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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