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X7 SAV

2000 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,106 mi
Last recorded15,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 SAV
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 15,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 14,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 14,910 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 14,787 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 14,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,612 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,854 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 10,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,681 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,742 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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X7 SAV is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X7 SAV, 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 X7 SAV registered?

X7 SAV is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X7 SAV safe to buy?

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