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R400 COD

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,825 mi
Last recorded24,825 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 COD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 24,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 24,580 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,185 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 22,695 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 22,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,474 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,891 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,423 miles

slight play in lower suspension joints

Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,369 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,634 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 6,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,704 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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R400 COD is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R400 COD, 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 R400 COD registered?

R400 COD is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is R400 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 COD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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