MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear chassis welded points are showing signs of corrosion under paint
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Os front tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Found on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear chassis welded points are showing signs of corrosion under paint
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
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R796 GMV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 GMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R796 GMV registered?
R796 GMV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R796 GMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R796 GMV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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