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X7 SVX

2006 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,052 mi
Last recorded33,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 SVX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 30,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 29,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 25,230 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 20,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 16,164 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 11,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 8,553 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 8,502 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 7,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,374 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 4,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,385 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

rear tyres on approx. 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,161 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,906 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 SVX is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2006 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,420 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 SVX, 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 20 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X7 SVX registered?

X7 SVX is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is X7 SVX safe to buy?

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