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S88 RUM

2001 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,736 mi
Last recorded15,736 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 RUM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 13,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 13,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,498 miles

parking brake requires attension

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 10 May 2008 12,423 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,459 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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S88 RUM is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S88 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S88 RUM registered?

S88 RUM is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S88 RUM safe to buy?

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