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R300 NCB

2023 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,215 mi
Last recorded28,215 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 NCB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2023
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,272 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 26,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 21,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,805 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 18,391 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 151,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 151,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 12,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,806 miles

advise front wheel bearings have slight play

advise rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,191 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 NCB is a 2023 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NCB, 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 3 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 NCB registered?

R300 NCB is a 2023 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2023.

Is R300 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 NCB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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