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X714 EKR

2000 Caterham Seven

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,906 mi
Last recorded34,906 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 EKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,906 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 34,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 34,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,117 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes slight wear

Rear fuel pipe corroded to fuel filter

o/s and n/s steering rack boots perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2018 34,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect s (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,440 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,765 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,419 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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X714 EKR is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X714 EKR, 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.

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What year was X714 EKR registered?

X714 EKR is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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