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R500 MPR

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,046 mi
Last recorded11,046 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MPR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 11,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 10,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 10,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 9,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 9,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 8,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 8,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 8,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 7,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,315 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 7,315 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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R500 MPR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R500 MPR, 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.

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What year was R500 MPR registered?

R500 MPR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is R500 MPR safe to buy?

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