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R300 JGB

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 JGB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,848 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 37,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 37,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 37,358 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 37,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,218 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 37,219 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,940 miles

Front Windscreen & wiper blade not fitted @ time of test

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No windscreen /wipers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,392 miles

Rear axle slight oil leak

Windscreen stone chips

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,900 miles

Oil leak Engine sump plug and rear axle? ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,450 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 35,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing front plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No windscreen or wiper blades fitted to vehicle at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,076 miles

Windscreen and wipers not fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,832 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 JGB is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 JGB, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R300 JGB is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 January 2007.

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