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R300 SPS

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,055 mi
Last recorded20,055 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SPS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 20,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 19,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 19,040 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 18,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 18,328 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 17,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 17,625 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 17,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 17,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,439 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 16,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,673 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,302 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 SPS is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPS, 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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R300 SPS is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2004.

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