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LJ17 DYM

2017 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,872 mi
Last recorded2,872 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 DYM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 2,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 2,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 2,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 2,115 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 2,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 1,639 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 1,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 1,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020

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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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LJ17 DYM is a 2017 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ17 DYM, 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 9 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ17 DYM registered?

LJ17 DYM is a 2017 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ17 DYM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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