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R300 EVS

1998 Caterham Seven

Purple Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,677 mi
Last recorded46,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 EVS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,677 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,931 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EVS is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Purple with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 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 EVS, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R300 EVS registered?

R300 EVS is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R300 EVS safe to buy?

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