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BX11 DPV

2011 Caterham 7

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,912 mi
Last recorded7,912 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Caterham 710,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 DPV
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 7,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 7,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 7,830 miles

N/S front wheel slightly misaligned

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 7,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,813 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 7,289 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 7,190 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 5,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX11 DPV is a 2011 Caterham 7 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 10,405 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 BX11 DPV, 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 15 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 BX11 DPV registered?

BX11 DPV is a 2011 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BX11 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX11 DPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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