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R400 LFV

2009 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,544 mi
Last recorded7,544 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 LFV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,544 miles

corrosionj on rear brake discs.

steering rack gaiters perrishing at ends.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 6,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 6,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 5,145 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit, less on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm, less on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 5,080 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit, less on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm, less on inner edge

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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R400 LFV is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,447 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R400 LFV, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 LFV registered?

R400 LFV is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is R400 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 LFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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