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21,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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F521 SPG is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1989 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,879 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 F521 SPG, 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 37 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of F521 SPG?
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What year was F521 SPG registered?
F521 SPG is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 11 May 1989.
Is F521 SPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F521 SPG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F521 SPG have outstanding finance?
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