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R400 GON

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,716 mi
Last recorded23,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 GON
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 23,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 23,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 23,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,480 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 Front 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 29 Apr 2022 23,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,695 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 22,695 miles

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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 20,719 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,375 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 19,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,246 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 12,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 6,209 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)

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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R400 GON is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R400 GON, 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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R400 GON is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2004.

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