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G247 BPM

1989 Caterham Seven

Purple Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Caterham Seven19,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 BPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 10,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 9,914 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 9,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 9,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2014 7,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 7,326 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2012 6,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 5,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 5,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 4,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 4,491 miles

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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G247 BPM is a 1989 Caterham Seven in Purple with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,829 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 G247 BPM, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G247 BPM registered?

G247 BPM is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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