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K78 LAT

2000 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 LAT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,184 miles

rear brake discs rusty inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs rusty inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,411 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,473 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,473 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,685 miles

no windscreen fitted at time of retest

Fail 17 Mar 2011 34,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,019 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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K78 LAT is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K78 LAT, 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 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K78 LAT is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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