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R500 WKD

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,806 mi
Last recorded11,806 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 WKD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,251 miles

rear diff slight noise

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 6,666 miles

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 5,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 5,409 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 WKD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKD, 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.

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What year was R500 WKD registered?

R500 WKD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is R500 WKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 WKD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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