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X157 AWS

2000 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,796 mi
Last recorded16,796 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 AWS
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,617 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid leak o/s/r rear shock absorber/diff area

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,693 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,671 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 11,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 10,924 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 10,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,016 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,206 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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X157 AWS is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X157 AWS, 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 X157 AWS registered?

X157 AWS is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X157 AWS safe to buy?

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