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C7 DNW

2002 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,263 mi
Last recorded14,263 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DNW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 12,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 10,700 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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C7 DNW is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 DNW, 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.

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What year was C7 DNW registered?

C7 DNW is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is C7 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 DNW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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