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EX16 RTZ

2016 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,873 mi
Last recorded16,873 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Caterham Unknown6,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 RTZ
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 16,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 16,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 15,155 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 13,766 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 12,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 9,974 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 9,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 6,627 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 6,627 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,628 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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EX16 RTZ is a 2016 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 6,250 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 10 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX16 RTZ registered?

EX16 RTZ is a 2016 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is EX16 RTZ safe to buy?

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