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R300 PAS

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,462 mi
Last recorded8,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 PAS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 8,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 8,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 7,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 7,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 7,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 7,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 7,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 6,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,818 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/55/13V.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,464 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/55/13V.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,038 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,298 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 PAS is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 PAS, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 PAS registered?

R300 PAS is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is R300 PAS safe to buy?

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