MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner faces have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sides front/rear disc's
slight damage to sump
visual check on emissions as engine is 1965
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front/rear disc's scored
damage to sump
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front/rear disc's scored
damage to sump
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A7 ALJ is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 ALJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A7 ALJ registered?
A7 ALJ is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 May 1989.
Is A7 ALJ safe to buy?
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