1997 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · C7 RDB
1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 34,681 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C7 RDB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2022
- 34,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C7 RDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (C7 RDB) between September 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
C7 RDB Mileage History
- 23/09/200622,704 mi
- 29/09/200726,548 mi+3,844 mi
- 27/09/200829,462 mi+2,914 mi
- 02/10/200931,725 mi+2,263 mi
- 02/10/200931,725 mi
- 09/04/201132,653 mi+928 mi
- 31/05/201633,278 mi+625 mi
- 31/05/201633,278 mi
- 20/05/201733,640 mi+362 mi
- 15/06/201833,750 mi+110 mi
- 15/06/201833,750 mi
- 04/05/202033,951 mi+201 mi
- 05/05/202033,956 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/202134,254 mi+298 mi
- 03/06/202234,681 mi+427 mi
Average of roughly 763 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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