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R300 SUP

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,990 mi
Last recorded8,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SUP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 8,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 6,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 4,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 4,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 4,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 4,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 3,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 2,797 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 2,797 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 1,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 249,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,480 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 18,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,920 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 14,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 14,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 SUP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 SUP, 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 SUP registered?

R300 SUP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 July 2003.

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