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5148 DP

1999 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5148 DP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,938 miles

rear number plate cracked

slight contamination to inner sides of front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,488 miles

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,390 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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5148 DP is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 22,539 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5148 DP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5148 DP registered?

5148 DP is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is 5148 DP safe to buy?

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