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35,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front light output faint but see beam image
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
radiator signs coolant leak on bottom of core
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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Y483 BBC is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 Y483 BBC, 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 Y483 BBC registered?
Y483 BBC is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 August 2001.
Is Y483 BBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y483 BBC 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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