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L7 XSJ

2009 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,597 mi
Last recorded13,597 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XSJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 13,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 11,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 10,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 8,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 5,740 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 5,728 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)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 3,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,894 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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L7 XSJ is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 XSJ, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 XSJ registered?

L7 XSJ is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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