MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine coolant hoses perished & cracked,bottom hose by clip at engine very bad!
rear brake balance poor
slight play in steering rack pinion
tyres appear to be 2004
engine coolant hoses perished & cracked,bottom hose by clip at engine very bad!
rear brake balance poor
slight play in steering rack pinion
tyres appear to be 2004
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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M888 UFO is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 M888 UFO, 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 M888 UFO registered?
M888 UFO is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is M888 UFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M888 UFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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