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R300 SSV

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,403 mi
Last recorded22,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 22,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 21,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 21,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 20,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 16,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 11,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 11,882 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 11,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 10,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 4,245 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 SSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 SSV, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 SSV registered?

R300 SSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is R300 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 SSV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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