MOT Status
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43,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front (both) Tyre(s) are perished
rear (both) Tyre(s) are perished
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Slight oil leak from gearbox area
Coolant hoses perishing (top hose, bottom hose, hose into matrix)
Front nearside wheel rim slightly damaged.
Spare wheel loose.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front nearside wheel rim slightly damaged(tyre fitting?)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Spare wheel insecure.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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P508 BPE is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1996 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,568 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 P508 BPE, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P508 BPE registered?
P508 BPE is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P508 BPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P508 BPE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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