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R500 SPA

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 26,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 26,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 25,630 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 25,616 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 23,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen not fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2020 20,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 15,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine overheating during emission test

Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 11,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 9,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,493 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 SPA is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 SPA, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 SPA registered?

R500 SPA is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is R500 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 SPA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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