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R300 HOS

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,320 mi
Last recorded9,320 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 HOS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 9,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 9,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 8,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 8,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 8,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 7,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 7,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 6,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 4,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 2,740 miles

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 HOS is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOS, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 HOS registered?

R300 HOS is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is R300 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 HOS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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