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R400 XJB

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,700 mi
Last recorded12,700 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 XJB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 12,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 12,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 11,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 10,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 7,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 3,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 3,306 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 XJB is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 XJB, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 XJB registered?

R400 XJB is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is R400 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 XJB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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