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E20 BJW

2002 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,708 mi
Last recorded7,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 BJW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,249 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,182 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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E20 BJW is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E20 BJW, 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 E20 BJW registered?

E20 BJW is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is E20 BJW safe to buy?

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