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R400 TMW

2005 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,957 mi
Last recorded10,957 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 TMW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 10,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 10,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 9,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 9,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 8,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 8,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 8,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 7,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,663 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R400 TMW is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R400 TMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 TMW registered?

R400 TMW is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is R400 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 TMW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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