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FW11 FCO

2011 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven10,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW11 FCO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 7,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 7,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 7,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 7,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 7,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 9,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 6,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 6,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 6,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 5,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 5,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,896 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 5,858 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 4,965 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 3,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,407 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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FW11 FCO is a 2011 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,368 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FW11 FCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 15 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FW11 FCO registered?

FW11 FCO is a 2011 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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