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X221 GJF

2000 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 GJF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 26,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 22,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,005 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,367 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,430 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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X221 GJF is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,490 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 X221 GJF, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X221 GJF registered?

X221 GJF is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X221 GJF safe to buy?

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