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W2 RML

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 RML
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 17,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 15,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 15,831 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,511 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 14,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,174 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

reverse light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,251 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 11,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,174 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,159 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 6,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 5,723 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,372 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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W2 RML is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W2 RML, 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 W2 RML registered?

W2 RML is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W2 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 RML shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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