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R400 KST

2002 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,830 mi
Last recorded22,830 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 KST
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 22,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,256 miles

Coolant leak heater valve and top rad hose ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 18,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 18,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 17,064 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 May 2017 17,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,975 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,950 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage to engine sump

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,260 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 8,259 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 7,273 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 7,263 miles

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R400 KST is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R400 KST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 KST registered?

R400 KST is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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