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R50 OKM

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,215 mi
Last recorded12,215 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 12,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 11,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 10,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 10,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 9,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 8,648 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 7,658 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 7,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 6,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 5,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 5,247 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 4,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 4,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,244 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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R50 OKM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 R50 OKM, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R50 OKM registered?

R50 OKM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is R50 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 OKM shows 14 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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