Caterham Seven MOT Results

Registered in 1997

86.9% pass rate

from 137 tests in 2021

(64% better than other 1997 cars)

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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Caterham Seven is unusually good or bad.

5.1% fail on Brakes
- 4.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt
      - 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.73% fail on Hand lever
5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.73% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 2.2% fail on Registration plates
2.2% fail on Visibility
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 0.73% fail on Wipers
2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.73% fail on Non catalyst emissions
1.5% fail on Tyres
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
0.73% fail on Steering
- 0.73% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.73% fail on Steering rack