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RX11 FVM

2011 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven10,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX11 FVM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 37,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,347 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip wearing smooth.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Number plate light bulb inop

Offside Front under side slight body damage.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 8,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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RX11 FVM is a 2011 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX11 FVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 15 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX11 FVM registered?

RX11 FVM is a 2011 Caterham Seven, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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