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FJ55 VWG

2005 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VWG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,913 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 17,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016

no mileage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,352 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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FJ55 VWG is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 FJ55 VWG, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ55 VWG registered?

FJ55 VWG is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ55 VWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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