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R884 CDC

1997 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,999 mi
Last recorded18,999 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 CDC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 18,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 18,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 17,935 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 15,290 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear outer cv boot deteriated

os rear inner cv boot deteriated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,194 miles

both rear cv boots deteriated o/s driveshaft n/s rear driveshaft

Pass 30 Nov 2010 13,030 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 11,926 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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R884 CDC is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R884 CDC, 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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What year was R884 CDC registered?

R884 CDC is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R884 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 CDC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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