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X70 CAT

2001 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,845 mi
Last recorded22,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 CAT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 22,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,069 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 18,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 17,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 17,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 17,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,025 miles

r tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,412 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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X70 CAT is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X70 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X70 CAT registered?

X70 CAT is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X70 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X70 CAT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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