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R300 AEC

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,139 mi
Last recorded14,139 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 AEC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 13,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 11,529 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 11,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 11,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 10,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 10,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 10,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 10,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 10,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 9,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 9,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 4,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,914 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 3,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 AEC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 AEC, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 AEC registered?

R300 AEC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is R300 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 AEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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