MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Various small scratches to Windscreen.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Slight Scratches to Windscreen.
Oil leak
Slight scratches to Windscreen.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Slight Scratches to O/S of Windscreen.
Slight Scratches to O/S of Windscreen.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking/Camber.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
185/60/14 H
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre becoming low (3mm)
Front Registration Plate deteriorating.
O/S Mirror not fixed to bodywork.
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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G397 XLO is a 1989 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
Across all 1989 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 G397 XLO, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G397 XLO is a 1989 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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