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V515 JRR

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 JRR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 14,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 14,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 14,289 miles

Coolant leak back of water pump ()

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,175 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 14,156 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 14,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,048 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 13,929 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 13,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 13,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,028 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 11,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,922 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 11,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,871 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 10,871 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,351 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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V515 JRR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 V515 JRR, 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.

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What year was V515 JRR registered?

V515 JRR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V515 JRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 JRR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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