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R30 ONG

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,419 mi
Last recorded14,419 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 ONG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 14,419 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 13,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 12,329 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,588 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 10,588 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake effort Low Front In balanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 9,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 8,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 8,712 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 8,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,155 miles

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

Washer Bottle Insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,177 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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R30 ONG is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 R30 ONG, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R30 ONG registered?

R30 ONG is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is R30 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 ONG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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