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R500 XPW

2000 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,920 mi
Last recorded15,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 XPW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 15,715 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 15,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,002 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,924 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R500 XPW is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,490 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 XPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 XPW registered?

R500 XPW is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is R500 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 XPW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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