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R300 ECB

2002 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,246 mi
Last recorded36,246 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 ECB
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 30,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,360 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 25,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,489 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R300 ECB is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 ECB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 ECB registered?

R300 ECB is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is R300 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 ECB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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