MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Side repeater missing Both. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front upper ball joint nuts only just cover bolts
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r lower shocker nut on just covers bolt
smell of fuel but no sign of leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J976 LKR is a 1991 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1991 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,691 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J976 LKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 35 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J976 LKR registered?
J976 LKR is a 1991 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 September 1991.
Is J976 LKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J976 LKR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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