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LE07 OLY

2009 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,638 mi
Last recorded10,638 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE07 OLY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 10,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 10,360 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 7,908 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Coolant leak

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 7,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2013 7,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,188 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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LE07 OLY is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LE07 OLY, 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 LE07 OLY registered?

LE07 OLY is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LE07 OLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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