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R500 TUC

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,665 mi
Last recorded10,665 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TUC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 10,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 10,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 9,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 9,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,147 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 8,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,900 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 7,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 7,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 5,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 2,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,221 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 TUC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 TUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 TUC registered?

R500 TUC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is R500 TUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TUC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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