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R300 BAD

2002 Caterham Seven

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,832 mi
Last recorded32,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 BAD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 32,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,259 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 9,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 7,602 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,080 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R300 BAD is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 BAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R300 BAD is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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