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C7 MCX

2005 Caterham 7

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,398 mi
Last recorded6,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MCX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 6,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 6,059 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 5,470 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 MCX is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 MCX, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 MCX registered?

C7 MCX is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is C7 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 MCX 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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