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R400 UFO

2003 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,582 mi
Last recorded30,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 UFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,272 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 UFO is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 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 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R400 UFO registered?

R400 UFO is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is R400 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 UFO shows 3 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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