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A7 VXE

2002 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VXE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 20,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 8,477 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 7,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 7,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,123 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 6,123 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 5,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2009 5,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,248 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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A7 VXE is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 A7 VXE, 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 24 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 A7 VXE registered?

A7 VXE is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is A7 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VXE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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