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RUA 7

2000 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,209 mi
Last recorded23,209 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUA 7
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 23,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 22,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 22,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 21,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 21,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 20,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 18,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,481 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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RUA 7 is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 RUA 7, 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 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUA 7?

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What year was RUA 7 registered?

RUA 7 is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is RUA 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUA 7 shows 18 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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