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SFV 888P

1992 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,899 mi
Last recorded11,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Caterham Seven21,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 888P
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 8,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 7,698 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SFV 888P is a 1992 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,880 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 SFV 888P, 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 34 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFV 888P registered?

SFV 888P is a 1992 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is SFV 888P safe to buy?

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