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R300 ENG

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,402 mi
Last recorded26,402 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 ENG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 25,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 24,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,939 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 24,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,912 miles

BIG BORE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2021 24,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 24,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 23,156 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 22,667 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 22,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,395 miles

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 22,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 21,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,529 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 15,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 1,117 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 11,177 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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 ENG is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 ENG, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R300 ENG is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2004.

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