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R500 CBA

2000 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,176 mi
Last recorded15,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 CBA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 15,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 13,225 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 13,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Side repeater missing o/s & n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,949 miles

decel brake test carried out sump too low to fit car into brake rollers

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 12,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 20,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,060 miles

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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R500 CBA is a 2000 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,973 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 CBA, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 CBA registered?

R500 CBA is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is R500 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 CBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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