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R400 KSV

2004 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,165 mi
Last recorded8,165 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven16,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 KSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 8,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 7,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 6,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,662 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 4,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 4,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,686 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 4,561 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,487 miles

Rear brake discs in poor conditon

Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,224 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 3,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 2,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R400 KSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,509 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 R400 KSV, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 KSV registered?

R400 KSV is a 2004 Caterham Seven, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is R400 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 KSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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