The road tax status for R746 COO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R746 COO?

The MOT for R746 COO is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R746 COO?

The recorded mileage for R746 COO is 50,330 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R746 COO ULEZ compliant?

No, R746 COO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · R746 COO

R746 COO

1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1997. Recorded mileage 50,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 50,330 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 09/10/2023

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Mileage: 50,330 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1599cc

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R746 COO Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
50,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R746 COO Mileage History

05/11/200515,898 mi
07/04/200717,552 mi+1,654 mi
31/05/200819,519 mi+1,967 mi
26/05/200924,585 mi+5,066 mi
04/06/201025,129 mi+544 mi
15/06/201125,515 mi+386 mi
15/06/201125,515 mi
26/04/201226,286 mi+771 mi
10/10/202250,319 mi+24,033 mi
11/10/202250,330 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 2,034 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R746 COO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:40

MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (R746 COO) between November 2005 and October 2022.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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