MOT Status
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78,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))
Slight Movement in both sides front lower ball joints advise replacement
Slight movement in both sides front lower shock absorber bushes
Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints
Nail in offside front tyre
Slight play offside front lower ball joint
Hand brake on 16%
Slight play in front shock absorber bushes
advise handbrake check
nearside rear tyre on 2mm
slight movement in front shock absorber bushes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nail in offside front tyre
nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition
slight play in wheel bearings
nearside rear c.v gaiter split
play in front shock absorber bushes
play in shock absorber bushes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
play in shock absorber bushes
slight play both sides front shock absorber bushes
nearside front tyre on 2mm
rear discs starting to corrode
slight play shock absorber bushes
nearside front top ball joint dust cover split
nearside steering rack gaiter perished
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P8 MRA is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P8 MRA, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P8 MRA?
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What year was P8 MRA registered?
P8 MRA is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P8 MRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P8 MRA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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