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WU55 CLF

2006 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,565 mi
Last recorded6,565 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven8,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CLF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 6,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,840 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 4,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,989 miles

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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WU55 CLF is a 2006 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 8,178 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU55 CLF, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of WU55 CLF?

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What year was WU55 CLF registered?

WU55 CLF is a 2006 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is WU55 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 CLF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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