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R300 LYT

2010 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,614 mi
Last recorded13,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven8,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 LYT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 13,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 13,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 11,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,139 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 9,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 7,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,970 miles

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 LYT is a 2010 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYT, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 LYT registered?

R300 LYT is a 2010 Caterham Seven, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is R300 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 LYT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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