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4 PAX

2011 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,034 mi
Last recorded13,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven10,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 PAX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 12,436 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 12,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 11,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 10,890 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 10,137 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 10,137 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 9,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,955 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 8,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 7,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,784 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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4 PAX is a 2011 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,368 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 4 PAX, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4 PAX registered?

4 PAX is a 2011 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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