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R500 SVE

2010 Caterham Unknown

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,517 mi
Last recorded8,517 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Unknown7,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SVE
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 8,517 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 8,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 8,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 8,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 8,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 7,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 7,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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R500 SVE is a 2010 Caterham Unknown in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R500 SVE registered?

R500 SVE is a 2010 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is R500 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 SVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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