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R300 KMP

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,243 mi
Last recorded10,243 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 KMP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 10,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 10,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 10,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 6,725 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 5,786 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)

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 KMP is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KMP, 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 KMP registered?

R300 KMP is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for R300 KMP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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