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R400 KSN

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,030 mi
Last recorded18,030 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 KSN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 18,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 10,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 10,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 10,758 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 9,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 8,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 7,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 4,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,882 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 532 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 KSN is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 KSN, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R400 KSN is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 July 2010.

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