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2000 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,764 mi
Last recorded17,764 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 VPN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,764 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 17,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,276 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,057 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 11,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 4,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 1,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,410 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 5,410 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 5,410 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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X216 VPN is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X216 VPN, 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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X216 VPN is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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