MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R500 GBR is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R500 GBR, 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 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R500 GBR registered?
R500 GBR is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 October 2000.
Is R500 GBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 GBR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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