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LJ17 TZA

2017 Caterham Unknown

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,749 mi
Last recorded19,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Caterham Unknown5,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 TZA
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 19,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 16,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 13,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 4,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 3,847 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 3,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 3,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 3,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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LJ17 TZA is a 2017 Caterham Unknown in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ17 TZA registered?

LJ17 TZA is a 2017 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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