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Caterham Seven

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,585 cc

T561 LKJMOT history

T561 LKJ is a blue petrol Caterham Seven first used on 7 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2023
Mileage
32,457 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,585 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 LKJ was last recorded at 32,457 miles on 12 Jun 2022, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2014: 30,721 miles, lower than 89,828 miles on 17 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,408 miles · 22 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 32,457 miles
  • 2021 – 32,408 miles
  • 2019 – 32,390 miles
  • 2018 – 32,322 miles
  • 2017 – 31,826 miles
  • 2015 – 31,582 miles
  • 2014 – 30,721 miles
  • 2013 – 89,828 miles
  • 2011 – 29,918 miles
  • 2010 – 28,821 miles
  • 2008 – 27,847 miles
  • 2007 – 25,988 miles
  • 2006 – 21,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,457 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    761887174438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    704204399727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,408 miles (+18)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    342410865685
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass32,390 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    314915665286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,389 miles (+67)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,389 miles
    Test number
    671980647190
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass32,322 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    217376405902
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail32,322 miles (+496)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    576156701965
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass31,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,826 miles
    Test number
    782551699260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,825 miles (+243)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    618778758887
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  10. Pass31,582 miles (+861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    166843823975
    • AdvisoryFront lower trunnion bearings housings v rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s rear outer drive shaft joint glove leaking grease

  11. Fail30,721 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    725443804236
    • Repaired at testCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass30,721 miles (-59,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    899523604293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,828 miles (+59,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    279448363402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,393 miles (+475)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    748082863125
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass29,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    127365751122
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Fail29,918 miles (+1,097)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    209895451128
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass28,821 miles (+974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    313463920089
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass27,847 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    574647988255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,988 miles (+4,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    343013687403
    • NoteO/s/r c/v gaitor perished

  20. Pass21,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,108 miles
    Test number
    354613436467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 LKJ

Does T561 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 LKJ expired on 11 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 LKJ?
The MOT on T561 LKJ expired on 11 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 LKJ done?
T561 LKJ was recorded at 32,457 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2022, an average of 718 miles a year.
Has T561 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 LKJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T561 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T561 LKJ find?
T561 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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