Caterham Seven MOT Results

Registered in 1996
84.0% pass rate
from 81 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 1996 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Caterham Seven is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.2% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition

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