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LA61 EXH

2012 Caterham 7

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,618 mi
Last recorded17,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EXH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 16,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 8,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 6,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,215 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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LA61 EXH is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 8,983 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 LA61 EXH, 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 14 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA61 EXH registered?

LA61 EXH is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is LA61 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 EXH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA61 EXH have outstanding finance?

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