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MW17 HRS

2017 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,978 mi
Last recorded35,978 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Caterham Unknown5,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW17 HRS
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 35,978 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 9,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres on legal limit at time of test

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 9,274 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres on legal limit at time of test

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 8,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2024 8,714 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Not fitted (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2024 8,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2023 25,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 7,353 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 6,660 miles

Undertrays and diffusser fitted preventing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 16,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 16,575 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 12,082 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 12,082 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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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MW17 HRS is a 2017 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,286 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 9 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW17 HRS is a 2017 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 21 October 2017.

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