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R400 SLO

2008 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,199 mi
Last recorded23,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham 712,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 SLO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 21,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil around rear axle

Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 19,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R400 SLO is a 2008 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R400 SLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 SLO registered?

R400 SLO is a 2008 Caterham 7, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R400 SLO safe to buy?

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