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W77 CAT

2000 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,141 mi
Last recorded5,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW77 CAT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 5,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 4,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 3,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 3,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 3,551 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 3,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2017 2,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 2,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 1,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 1,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 845 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside rack boot twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 15,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,286 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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W77 CAT is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W77 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W77 CAT registered?

W77 CAT is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W77 CAT safe to buy?

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