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R506 TTF

1998 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,707 mi
Last recorded4,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 TTF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 4,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 4,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 4,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 4,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 4,168 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 3,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 1,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 1,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both steerig rack gaitors starting to split

heater hose perished

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 84 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,292 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 15,292 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 13,213 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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R506 TTF is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 15,265 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 R506 TTF, 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 28 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R506 TTF registered?

R506 TTF is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R506 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 TTF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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