2005 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.8L Petrol · S7 SLR
2005 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 4,994 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S7 SLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 4,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S7 SLR Mileage History
- 12/08/20224,809 mi
- 06/09/20234,960 mi+151 mi
- 06/08/20254,993 mi+33 mi
- 07/08/20254,994 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 62 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S7 SLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) (S7 SLR) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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