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R50 OCC

2008 Caterham Seven

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,203 mi
Last recorded10,203 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OCC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,203 miles

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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R50 OCC is a 2008 Caterham Seven in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R50 OCC, 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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What year was R50 OCC registered?

R50 OCC is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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