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R400 SLV

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,906 mi
Last recorded20,906 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 SLV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 20,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,696 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 16,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing working intermitantley (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front shock adjusting nut has crack

Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 13,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,641 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 13,641 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,378 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 13,339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 12,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,443 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 12,443 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 12,267 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking to side walls (possibly caused by long periods of standing)

Surface corrosion to brake discs faces (possibly caused by long periods of standing)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,618 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 7,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,737 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,131 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 SLV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 SLV, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 SLV registered?

R400 SLV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is R400 SLV safe to buy?

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