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R300 SCW

2002 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SCW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,818 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,595 miles

Bolt missing from gearbox

lower rad hose perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,588 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bolt missing from gearbox

lower rad hose perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,842 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,840 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,665 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R300 SCW is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 SCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 SCW registered?

R300 SCW is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is R300 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 SCW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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