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R500 CEU

2002 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,062 mi
Last recorded15,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 CEU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 15,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 12,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 11,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 11,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R500 CEU is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 CEU registered?

R500 CEU is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is R500 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 CEU shows 5 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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