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R300 HRH

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,627 mi
Last recorded4,627 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 HRH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 4,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 4,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 4,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 3,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 3,745 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 3,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 3,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 3,460 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 3,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 3,354 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2018 3,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 3,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 2,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 2,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 561 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 HRH is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HRH, 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 HRH registered?

R300 HRH is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is R300 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 HRH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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