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C7 CXO

2000 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,216 mi
Last recorded29,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CXO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 28,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,776 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,897 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 26,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 12,935 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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C7 CXO is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,490 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 C7 CXO, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 CXO registered?

C7 CXO is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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