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OU14 LHY

2014 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,906 mi
Last recorded9,906 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 LHY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 9,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 9,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 8,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 8,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 7,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 7,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 7,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 6,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 6,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 5,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 5,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OU14 LHY is a 2014 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU14 LHY, 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 12 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU14 LHY registered?

OU14 LHY is a 2014 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 June 2014.

Is OU14 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU14 LHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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