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R300 KSH

2001 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 KSH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 37,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 36,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,039 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,004 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,502 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,599 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,507 miles

under tray fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,507 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear (1.2.1e)

under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,230 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen cracked out side swept area.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 16,990 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen cracked out side swept area.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,331 miles

Crack in windscreen.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 14,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Crack in windscreen.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R300 KSH is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 KSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R300 KSH is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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