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W577 SBF

2000 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,731 mi
Last recorded41,731 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW577 SBF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 41,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 41,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 40,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 40,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 38,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 29,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,606 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 20,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 15,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,648 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings seem slightly noisey

Pass 31 May 2006 8,556 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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W577 SBF is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W577 SBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W577 SBF registered?

W577 SBF is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W577 SBF safe to buy?

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