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C578 GGL

1986 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,872 mi
Last recorded26,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Caterham Super 710,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC578 GGL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads chatter when wheel rotated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 26,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad securing pins chatter against caliper when wheel rotated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,526 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 26,064 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,766 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,776 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,684 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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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.

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