MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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.
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 ()
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
flat spot in offside front tyre tread
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
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.
nearside front tyre worn to limit.
nearside headlamp lens cracked.
slight interaction rear lamps.
slight pitting on offside rear brake disc inner face.
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
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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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