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W89 XGN

1999 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

3,479 mi
Last recorded3,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 XGN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 3,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 3,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 3,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 3,362 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 2,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 2,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 2,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 2,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 2,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 2,432 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 2,341 miles

Offside Rear brake slow to respond

Pass 15 May 2015 2,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear service brake slow to respond(footbrake)

Pass 16 May 2014 2,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 1,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 1,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 1,368 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 1,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 1,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 795 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 650 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 358 miles

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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W89 XGN is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W89 XGN, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W89 XGN registered?

W89 XGN is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W89 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W89 XGN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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