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R400 PWR

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 PWR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 21,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 21,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,404 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,239 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 8,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,844 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 PWR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 PWR, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 PWR registered?

R400 PWR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is R400 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 PWR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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