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R400 FST

2001 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,106 mi
Last recorded25,106 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 FST
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 25,106 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 25,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 25,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,033 miles

alloy sump pan slight scuff/damage

slight crack to front no plate

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 20,365 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,327 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)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 11,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 11,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,433 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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R400 FST is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R400 FST, 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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What year was R400 FST registered?

R400 FST is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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