MOT Status
ValidMileage
25,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
alloy sump pan slight scuff/damage
slight crack to front no plate
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R400 FST is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 R400 FST, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R400 FST registered?
R400 FST is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 2001.
Is R400 FST safe to buy?
The MOT history for R400 FST shows 20 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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