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5,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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K16 SEV is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K16 SEV, 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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How do I check the history of K16 SEV?
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What year was K16 SEV registered?
K16 SEV is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is K16 SEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for K16 SEV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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