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LJ16 HGO

2016 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,619 mi
Last recorded19,619 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Caterham Unknown6,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 HGO
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 19,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 18,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,921 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2021 12,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,515 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 11,515 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 8,666 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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LJ16 HGO is a 2016 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ16 HGO registered?

LJ16 HGO is a 2016 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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