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P634 GRD

1997 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,991 mi
Last recorded10,991 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 GRD
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 10,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 10,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 10,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 10,856 miles

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

Oil leak ()

signs of a coolant leak.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 10,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

signs of a coolant leak.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 10,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P634 GRD is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P634 GRD, 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 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P634 GRD registered?

P634 GRD is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P634 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P634 GRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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