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X782 REC

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,250 mi
Last recorded10,250 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX782 REC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 10,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 10,214 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 10,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 9,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 8,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 8,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 5,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,586 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 3,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 983 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,730 miles

hand brake efficiency low

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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X782 REC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X782 REC, 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 X782 REC registered?

X782 REC is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X782 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X782 REC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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