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WA51 OFF

2001 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,892 mi
Last recorded7,892 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OFF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 7,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,861 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 7,861 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 7,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,374 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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WA51 OFF is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA51 OFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WA51 OFF is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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