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SV51 VEN

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,771 mi
Last recorded8,771 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VEN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,771 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 8,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

very slight play n/s front bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 8,302 miles

very slight play n/s front bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 5,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 4,887 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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SV51 VEN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SV51 VEN, 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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What year was SV51 VEN registered?

SV51 VEN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SV51 VEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 VEN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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