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W189 DKJ

2000 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,274 mi
Last recorded19,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 DKJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,274 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 17,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 16,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 16,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 15,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 12,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 12,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,769 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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W189 DKJ is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 W189 DKJ, 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 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W189 DKJ registered?

W189 DKJ is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W189 DKJ safe to buy?

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