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R400 YES

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,756 mi
Last recorded12,756 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 YES
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 11,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,385 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 20 Jun 2022 10,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 9,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 9,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 9,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 5,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,094 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 YES is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YES, 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 YES registered?

R400 YES is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 September 2005.

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