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RX61 OAU

2012 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,917 mi
Last recorded27,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX61 OAU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 27,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 14,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,032 miles

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 3 May 2017 5,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 4,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 2,946 miles

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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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RX61 OAU is a 2012 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 8,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX61 OAU, 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 14 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX61 OAU registered?

RX61 OAU is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is RX61 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX61 OAU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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