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R40 OGB

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,212 mi
Last recorded20,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OGB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 20,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 17,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 16,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 11,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 6,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 4,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

customer has correctly spaced number plates in car

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,915 miles

customer has correctly spaced number plates in car

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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R40 OGB is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 R40 OGB, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R40 OGB registered?

R40 OGB is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is R40 OGB safe to buy?

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