CarVerify

Free Car Check

R4 OOA

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,412 mi
Last recorded11,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OOA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 11,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 10,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 10,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,171 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 10,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 8,570 miles

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 22 Jul 2017 8,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 4,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,513 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 1,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 1,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,195 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R4 OOA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 R4 OOA, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R4 OOA?

You can check the full history of R4 OOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R4 OOA registered?

R4 OOA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is R4 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 OOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R4 OOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R4 OOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.