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R30 OSV

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,682 mi
Last recorded18,682 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 17,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 17,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 16,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 13,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,183 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R30 OSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue 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 R30 OSV, 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 R30 OSV registered?

R30 OSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is R30 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 OSV 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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