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R1 WOW

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,852 mi
Last recorded3,852 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 WOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 3,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 3,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 3,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 3,312 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 3,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 2,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 1,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2011 1,661 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 1,660 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 1,451 miles

steering column very close to water pump. †off side rear caliper very close to top arm. †drive belt rubbing on oil cooler pipes. †

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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R1 WOW is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R1 WOW, 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.

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What year was R1 WOW registered?

R1 WOW is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 June 2000.

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