MOT Status
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38,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight play detected at top of steering column and also bottom of steering column where it enters rack
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Slight play detected at top of steering column and also bottom of steering column where it enters rack
Oil leak Rear differential ()
Oil leak Rear of gearbox ()
Slight play detected at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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J16 SVN is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,385 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 J16 SVN, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was J16 SVN registered?
J16 SVN is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 May 2012.
Is J16 SVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for J16 SVN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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