MOT Status
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7,314 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
exhaust cotton reels getting perished
exhaust rubbers perished
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
exhaust rubbers perished
o/s/r brake binding (no cat fitted)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 XFL is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 XFL, 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 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A16 XFL registered?
A16 XFL is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A16 XFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 XFL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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