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LJ17 DZB

2017 Caterham Unknown

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,772 mi
Last recorded15,772 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Caterham Unknown5,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 DZB
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 15,505 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 15,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,795 miles

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 DZB is a 2017 Caterham Unknown in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DZB registered?

LJ17 DZB is a 2017 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ17 DZB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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