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JSA 149G

2005 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,251 mi
Last recorded43,251 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 149G
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 43,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 42,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,745 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,677 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,067 miles

Front Number plate small

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Spherical bearing/rose joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 2,153 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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JSA 149G is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JSA 149G, 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 JSA 149G registered?

JSA 149G is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is JSA 149G safe to buy?

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