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LJ51 BBM

2001 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,131 mi
Last recorded24,131 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BBM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,358 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 22,952 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 22,191 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 21,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,829 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 20,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,051 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,491 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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LJ51 BBM is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,212 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 BBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 BBM registered?

LJ51 BBM is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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