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R300 AAA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 AAA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 135,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 12,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 11,807 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 11,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 9,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,822 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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R300 AAA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 R300 AAA, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 AAA registered?

R300 AAA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2003.

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