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W651 RPG

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

15,344 mi
Last recorded15,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 RPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 15,344 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 15,182 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,027 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,980 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 17,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 14,754 miles

Nearside Front indicator slightly dim

Rear both rear tyre tread depths slightly low

Fail 19 May 2022 14,754 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Obligatory mirror missing front windscreen rear view mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator slightly dim

Rear both rear tyre tread depths slightly low

advise alternator belt missing

Pass 22 Jan 2021 14,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 14,741 miles

Emissions not tested v5 not seen (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 13,864 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire union at fuel hose connection on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 12,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 10,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 10,240 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 6,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play in n/s front lower trunnion assy

Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,354 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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W651 RPG is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W651 RPG, 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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W651 RPG is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 April 2000.

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