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FE02 KTJ

2002 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,531 mi
Last recorded41,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 KTJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,813 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,770 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,894 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,023 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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FE02 KTJ is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE02 KTJ, 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 FE02 KTJ registered?

FE02 KTJ is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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