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FN06 LZM

2006 Caterham Seven

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,401 mi
Last recorded16,401 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven8,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 LZM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,726 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 15,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached adjustable locking ring loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached adjustable locking ring loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 14,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 13,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 11,655 miles
Fail 14 May 2017 11,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,228 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,999 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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FN06 LZM is a 2006 Caterham Seven in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 8,178 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 FN06 LZM, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN06 LZM registered?

FN06 LZM is a 2006 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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