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R15 OAW

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,699 mi
Last recorded16,699 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 OAW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 15,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 14,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 13,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 12,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 11,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 8,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 5,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 5,497 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 1,772 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 1,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,457 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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R15 OAW is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 R15 OAW, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R15 OAW registered?

R15 OAW is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is R15 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 OAW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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