CarVerify

Free Car Check

R50 OPL

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,263 mi
Last recorded18,263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OPL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2020 18,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 15,388 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 11,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 8,300 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R50 OPL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R50 OPL, 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

How do I check the history of R50 OPL?

You can check the full history of R50 OPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R50 OPL registered?

R50 OPL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is R50 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 OPL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 OPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R50 OPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.