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R400 TOO

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,957 mi
Last recorded19,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 TOO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 18,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 17,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 16,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 15,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,130 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,494 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 TOO is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TOO, 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 TOO registered?

R400 TOO is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is R400 TOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 TOO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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