MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre distorted
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sign of coolant leak top radiator hose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre distorted
sign of coolant leak top radiator hose
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil pipes to res rubbing on engine aux belt
oil sensor at res leaking
engine coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
oil pipes to res rubbing on engine aux belt
oil sensor at res leaking
engine coolant leak
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCM 28 is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 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 HCM 28, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was HCM 28 registered?
HCM 28 is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 February 2007.
Is HCM 28 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCM 28 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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