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R400 HOT

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,207 mi
Last recorded27,207 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 HOT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 26,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 24,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 24,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,172 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,820 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 163,346 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 163,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,166 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 HOT is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 R400 HOT, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 HOT registered?

R400 HOT is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 February 2001.

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The MOT history for R400 HOT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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