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R500 GBR

2000 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,827 mi
Last recorded18,827 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 GBR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 18,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 18,528 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 18,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 17,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 14,955 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,366 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 14,366 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,158 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 8,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 6,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R500 GBR is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 GBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 GBR registered?

R500 GBR is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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