MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DAMAGE TO DRIVERS FLOOR PAN
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
DAMAGE TO DRIVERS FLOOR PAN
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake travel but brakes work ok
engine has a missfire
Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/axle mount has surface corrosion on metal tube frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in front of the steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/axle mount has surface corrosion on metal tube frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in front of the steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to cylinder head gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in front of the steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to cylinder head gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in front of the steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering column slight fouling battery underbonnet
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steering column slight fouling battery underbonnet
HC Very near limit
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
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G122 FOB is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G122 FOB, 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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G122 FOB is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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