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LJ17 DXZ

2017 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,996 mi
Last recorded44,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Caterham Unknown5,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 DXZ
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 44,996 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,199 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 38,199 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 31,052 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 20,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 9,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level warning light on dash. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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LJ17 DXZ is a 2017 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ17 DXZ registered?

LJ17 DXZ is a 2017 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 18 June 2017.

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