MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Caterham : 7
Caterham 7
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1987 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1988 | 2 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1989 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 1990 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 4 | 25% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1993 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1994 | 5 | 60% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1995 | 8 | 75% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1996 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 24 | 87.5% | Brake control Anti-slip provision inadequate. |
| 1998 | 19 | 84.21% | Binding brake. |
| 1999 | 14 | 92.86% | Number plate missing or insecure. |
| 2000 | 13 | 84.62% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2001 | 11 | 81.82% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 2002 | 11 | 100% | n/a |
| 2003 | 13 | 84.62% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 2004 | 9 | 88.89% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2005 | 14 | 92.86% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2006 | 8 | 87.5% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2007 | 14 | 85.71% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2008 | 12 | 75% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2009 | 8 | 87.5% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2010 | 10 | 80% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
| 2011 | 18 | 88.89% | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 13 | 84.62% | Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, modified or defective. |
| 2013 | 4 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2014 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 267
Average Caterham 7 pass rate: 85.77%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 2 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 11% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 5 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Emissions test unable to be completed. | 8.2.1.2(d) | Major | 5% |
| 10 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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