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X991 FNN

2000 Caterham Seven

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

21,467 mi
Last recorded21,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 FNN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 21,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Jul 2025 21,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

revers lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Jun 2024 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

revers lamp inoperative

Pass 26 May 2023 20,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 20,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned covered by side screen (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned covered by side screen (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 20,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,577 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 19,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,180 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 19,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,800 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,544 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 17,544 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,280 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 8,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 7,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,998 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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X991 FNN is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X991 FNN, 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 X991 FNN registered?

X991 FNN is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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