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R500 MLO

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,216 mi
Last recorded16,216 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MLO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 16,216 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 16,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 15,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 15,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 14,189 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 14,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 13,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 10,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 8,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 4,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 3,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 2,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 585 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 MLO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 MLO, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 MLO registered?

R500 MLO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is R500 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 MLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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