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R5 EOL

2004 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,784 mi
Last recorded26,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven16,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EOL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,548 miles

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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R5 EOL is a 2004 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,509 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 R5 EOL, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R5 EOL registered?

R5 EOL is a 2004 Caterham Seven, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is R5 EOL safe to buy?

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