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R500 XAC

2010 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham 77,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 XAC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 38,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 36,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 33,772 miles

vehicle has some modified lighting

Pass 16 May 2018 32,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,367 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R500 XAC is a 2010 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 7,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 XAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 16 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 XAC registered?

R500 XAC is a 2010 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 June 2010.

Is R500 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 XAC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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