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2000 Caterham 7 1.8L Petrol · R500 GBR

R500 GBR

2000 Caterham 7 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 19,335 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
CATERHAM 7
Year / Origin
2000 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
19,335 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1800cc
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R500 GBR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
  • 19,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R500 GBR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 02:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Caterham 7 (R500 GBR) between November 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R500 GBR Mileage History

  1. 22/11/202218,510 mi
  2. 13/12/202218,528 mi+18 mi
  3. 01/02/202418,708 mi+180 mi
  4. 15/04/202518,827 mi+119 mi
  5. 09/07/202619,335 mi+508 mi

Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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