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S7 RHF

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,211 mi
Last recorded13,211 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RHF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 13,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 13,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 13,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 13,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,979 miles

Oil leak from rear main oil seal

Pass 4 Dec 2020 12,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 12,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 12,897 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 12,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,834 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 12,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 12,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,763 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 5 Apr 2013 12,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,763 miles

FRONT AND REAR SILENCER MOUNTINGS SPLIT

O/S HANDBRAKE LOWER THAN N/S BY 50%

SPEEDO DRIVE RETAINING KNURLED NUT LOOSE

Fail 27 Mar 2012 12,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT AND REAR SILENCER MOUNTINGS SPLIT

O/S HANDBRAKE LOWER THAN N/S BY 50%

SPEEDO DRIVE RETAINING KNURLED NUT LOOSE

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,763 miles

speedo drive adrift

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,763 miles

performance slightly down on o/s/r foot and hand brake

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,226 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 31 May 2006 11,752 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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S7 RHF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S7 RHF, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S7 RHF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 June 2001.

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