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R500 TNA

2001 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,157 mi
Last recorded29,157 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TNA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 29,157 miles

dipped headlamps slightly dim

Fail 31 Oct 2022 29,154 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

dipped headlamps slightly dim

Fail 4 Jul 2022 29,162 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 22,122 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 20,274 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 123,006 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,092 miles

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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R500 TNA is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 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 TNA, 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 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 TNA registered?

R500 TNA is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is R500 TNA safe to buy?

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