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B228 HSC

1984 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 HSC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,164 miles

offside front lower susp/joint wear/play

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front lower susp/joint wear/play

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 21,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,207 miles

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

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 19,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,319 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower trunnion

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

Pass 8 Sep 2005

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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B228 HSC is a 1984 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B228 HSC, 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 42 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B228 HSC is a 1984 Caterham Seven, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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