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R500 PNS

2003 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,014 mi
Last recorded24,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PNS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 23,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 27,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022
Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 13,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 10,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 3,605 miles

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 PNS is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 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 PNS, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 PNS registered?

R500 PNS is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is R500 PNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PNS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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