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LJ68 BYO

2017 Caterham Unknown

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,852 mi
Last recorded8,852 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Caterham Unknown5,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 BYO
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 8,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 8,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 6,678 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 6,678 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 5,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 4,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 2,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 2,645 miles

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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LJ68 BYO is a 2017 Caterham Unknown in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ68 BYO registered?

LJ68 BYO is a 2017 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ68 BYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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