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DX08 LFN

2008 Caterham Unknown

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,116 mi
Last recorded3,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 LFN
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 3,116 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 3,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 3,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 3,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 3,160 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 3,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017
Fail 11 Feb 2017

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)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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DX08 LFN is a 2008 Caterham Unknown in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 LFN registered?

DX08 LFN is a 2008 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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