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K5 NJM

2001 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,648 mi
Last recorded4,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NJM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 4,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 4,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 4,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 4,648 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 4,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 4,088 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 4,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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 Jan 2013 4,013 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack securing nuts only just cover bolts

Fail 11 Jan 2013 4,011 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack securing nuts only just cover bolts

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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K5 NJM is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K5 NJM, 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 K5 NJM registered?

K5 NJM is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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