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E1 CSR

2005 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,922 mi
Last recorded13,922 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 CSR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,922 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 13,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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E1 CSR is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 E1 CSR, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E1 CSR registered?

E1 CSR is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is E1 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 CSR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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