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E931 KPA

1988 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,674 mi
Last recorded12,674 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Caterham Seven19,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE931 KPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 12,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 12,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

low spot on nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 12,147 miles

Low spot in nearside front tyre tread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to the limit at a 'flat spot'. (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

offside front mudguard slightly loose.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 12,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to the limit at a 'flat spot'. (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

offside front mudguard slightly loose.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,412 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

low spot in tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

low spot in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

flat spot in offside front tyre tread

Fail 14 Aug 2014 12,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

flat spot in offside front tyre tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak.

flat spot on nearside front tyre.

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,068 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit.

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,066 miles

slight interaction rear lamps.

slight pitting on offside rear brake disc inner face.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables not securely clipped

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

rear tyres tread low and worn close to limit on outer edges

screw lock plastic fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 11,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake cables not securely clipped

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

rear tyres tread low and worn close to limit on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 12 May 2006 11,758 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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E931 KPA is a 1988 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,460 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E931 KPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E931 KPA is a 1988 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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