MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pads chatter when wheel rotated
Electrical wiring inadequately supported At starter motor, wiring very close to touching exhaust system (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pads chatter when wheel rotated
Nearside Front Brake pad securing pins chatter against caliper when wheel rotated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 41% (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad securing pins chatter against caliper when wheel rotated
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pads at nearside front chatter when wheel is rotated against brake pad securing pin in calipers
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
N/S/R TYRE PREASURE LOW
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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C578 GGL is a 1986 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1986 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 10,502 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C578 GGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 40 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C578 GGL registered?
C578 GGL is a 1986 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 February 1986.
Is C578 GGL safe to buy?
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