MOT Status
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7,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
cracking in offside front tyre inner side wall
front tyres wearing low on edges
rear tyres wearing low.
both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread
stone chip in offside edge of windscreen
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R500 DSV is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 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 R500 DSV, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of R500 DSV?
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What year was R500 DSV registered?
R500 DSV is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 2008.
Is R500 DSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 DSV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R500 DSV have outstanding finance?
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