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R500 POW

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,004 mi
Last recorded9,004 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 POW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 9,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 7,804 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 7,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 6,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 5,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 3,689 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 2,625 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 POW is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 POW, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 POW registered?

R500 POW is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is R500 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 POW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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