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R500 JGY

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,320 mi
Last recorded23,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JGY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 23,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 21,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,461 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 19,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,963 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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R500 JGY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 R500 JGY, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 JGY registered?

R500 JGY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is R500 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 JGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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