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SP04 AYB

2004 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,404 mi
Last recorded38,404 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 AYB
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,948 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,948 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre has cut across tread

Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,390 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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SP04 AYB is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP04 AYB, 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 22 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 SP04 AYB registered?

SP04 AYB is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SP04 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 AYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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