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W945 PRC

1999 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,669 mi
Last recorded41,669 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 PRC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 41,510 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,014 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,981 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,357 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,328 miles

nearside front top ball joint boot split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008
Fail 27 May 2008 23,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 21,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 21,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,540 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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W945 PRC is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 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 W945 PRC, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W945 PRC registered?

W945 PRC is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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