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P131 CCT

1996 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,545 mi
Last recorded28,545 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 CCT
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 28,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 26,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 26,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 23,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,801 miles

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 24 Jun 2019 23,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,306 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,300 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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P131 CCT is a 1996 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 CCT registered?

P131 CCT is a 1996 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P131 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 CCT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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