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K88 RLG

2002 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,046 mi
Last recorded11,046 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 RLG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 11,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 10,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 10,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,154 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 9,153 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 3,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2007 31,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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K88 RLG is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K88 RLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K88 RLG registered?

K88 RLG is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is K88 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 RLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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