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K18 SLR

2005 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,485 mi
Last recorded5,485 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SLR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 5,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 5,463 miles

o/s steering rack boot perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 5,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 5,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 5,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 5,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 5,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 5,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 5,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 5,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 5,008 miles

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 23 Apr 2011 4,958 miles

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 1 May 2010 4,925 miles

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 Oct 2008 4,189 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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K18 SLR is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 SLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K18 SLR registered?

K18 SLR is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is K18 SLR safe to buy?

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