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R300 HPC

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,100 mi
Last recorded14,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 14,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 13,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 13,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,608 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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R300 HPC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 R300 HPC, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 HPC registered?

R300 HPC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is R300 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 HPC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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