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P260 TGY

1997 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,041 mi
Last recorded42,041 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 TGY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,041 miles

Appears to be very slight movement starting at N/S/F W/Bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,074 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement at both front lower ball joints starting(esp O/S lower)

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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P260 TGY is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P260 TGY, 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 P260 TGY registered?

P260 TGY is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P260 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 TGY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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