MOT Status
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8,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner sections (5.2.3 (e))
steering stiff
Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner sections (5.2.3 (e))
steering stiff
Side repeater missing Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
hazard warning switch temperamental
steering stiff on locks
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
hazard switch temperamental
steering slightly stiff
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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C7 GOO is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 C7 GOO, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C7 GOO registered?
C7 GOO is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 September 1996.
Is C7 GOO safe to buy?
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