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X718 EKR

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,497 mi
Last recorded32,497 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 EKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 32,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,451 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 29,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,082 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,124 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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X718 EKR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X718 EKR, 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 X718 EKR registered?

X718 EKR is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X718 EKR safe to buy?

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