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DK51 RZJ

2001 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,529 mi
Last recorded8,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 RZJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 8,359 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Hazard warning lamp switch sticky to operate.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O.S.F headlamp reflector appears to be loose.

O.S.F indiactor came on with a tap

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Very slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drag drop links.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 3,318 miles

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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DK51 RZJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK51 RZJ, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DK51 RZJ registered?

DK51 RZJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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