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SL54 TOY

2004 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

7,662 mi
Last recorded7,662 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven16,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 TOY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 7,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 7,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 7,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,868 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 5,446 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 5,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 3,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 3,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 2,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 2,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 1,732 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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SL54 TOY is a 2004 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,509 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 SL54 TOY, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL54 TOY registered?

SL54 TOY is a 2004 Caterham Seven, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is SL54 TOY safe to buy?

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