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LX07 BWE

2007 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,312 mi
Last recorded40,312 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 BWE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,937 miles

mot cat fitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,935 miles

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

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

mot cat fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 33,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 33,283 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,401 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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LX07 BWE is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 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 LX07 BWE, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX07 BWE registered?

LX07 BWE is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is LX07 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX07 BWE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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