2008 Caterham R400 1.8L Petrol · R400 ABJ
2008 Caterham R400 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 5,647 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM R400
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R400 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 5,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R400 ABJ Mileage History
- 02/06/2011852 mi
- 04/07/20224,989 mi+4,137 mi
- 04/07/20224,989 mi
- 15/09/20235,499 mi+510 mi
- 26/06/20245,647 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R400 ABJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Caterham R400 (R400 ABJ) between June 2011 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
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