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C7 EFH

2012 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,316 mi
Last recorded10,316 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Caterham Unknown6,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 EFH
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 10,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 8,828 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 7,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 7,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 6,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 5,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 5,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 4,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 4,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 2,793 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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C7 EFH is a 2012 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,234 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C7 EFH is a 2012 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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