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R500 MNM

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,773 mi
Last recorded6,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MNM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 6,773 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 6,752 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,588 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 5,588 miles

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

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 MNM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 R500 MNM, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 MNM registered?

R500 MNM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2000.

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