Caterham Seven MOT Results

Registered in 1998

80.6% pass rate

from 108 tests in 2021

(52% better than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Caterham Seven is unusually good or bad.

9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.93% fail on Switch
- 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.9% fail on Horn
- 0.93% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.93% fail on Headlamp
- 0.93% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.93% fail on Switch
5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.93% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.93% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.93% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.93% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.93% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.7% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.93% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.93% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.93% fail on Lever
- 0.93% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.93% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.93% fail on Cable
3.7% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.93% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint
- 0.93% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint
- 0.93% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
2.8% fail on Steering
- 2.8% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.8% fail on Steering rack
2.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.9% fail on Washers
1.9% fail on Tyres
- 1.9% fail on Condition
0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.93% fail on Registration plates
0.93% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.93% fail on Transmission
  - 0.93% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.93% fail on Joints