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406 HWO

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,474 mi
Last recorded51,474 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 HWO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 40,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,983 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 23,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,059 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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406 HWO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 406 HWO, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 406 HWO registered?

406 HWO is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is 406 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 HWO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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