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R996 VCH

1997 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,776 mi
Last recorded23,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 VCH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,743 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,009 miles

NO wipers or windscreen fitted at time of test

Steering wheel has slight play at column

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 14,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,235 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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R996 VCH is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R996 VCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R996 VCH registered?

R996 VCH is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R996 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 VCH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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