MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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R827 GTU is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R827 GTU, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R827 GTU?
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What year was R827 GTU registered?
R827 GTU is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R827 GTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R827 GTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R827 GTU have outstanding finance?
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