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R72 TKL

2008 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,833 mi
Last recorded10,833 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 TKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 10,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 10,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 9,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,334 miles

Handbrake cables not fulling returning to stops. require adjustment

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 9,088 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 8,725 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 8,713 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 7,706 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 7,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 6,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear handbrake mechs and cables require lubrication

winscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 6,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear handbrake mechs and cables require lubrication

winscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 29 Nov 2013 5,419 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 3,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,580 miles

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

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

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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R72 TKL is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R72 TKL, 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 R72 TKL registered?

R72 TKL is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is R72 TKL safe to buy?

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