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X659 GFP

2000 Caterham 7

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,510 mi
Last recorded19,510 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 GFP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,397 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 8,228 miles

NSF headlamp aim slighty low

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2007 8,217 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2005 5,169 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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X659 GFP is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X659 GFP, 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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How do I check the history of X659 GFP?

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What year was X659 GFP registered?

X659 GFP is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X659 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X659 GFP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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