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B5 CNU

1997 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,965 mi
Last recorded12,965 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CNU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 12,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 12,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 11,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,520 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 8,846 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 8,840 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2010 8,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 6,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,832 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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B5 CNU is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 CNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 CNU registered?

B5 CNU is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is B5 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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