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V670 LMX

1999 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,460 mi
Last recorded23,460 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV670 LMX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,284 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,284 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 23,041 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil o/s rear axel seal leaking oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 21,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,053 miles

slight play in both front rack arms

slight ply in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2010 10,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,975 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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V670 LMX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 V670 LMX, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V670 LMX registered?

V670 LMX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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