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R400 DNA

2012 Caterham Unknown

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Unknown6,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 DNA
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 22,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 18,867 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 13,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 9,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 4,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 4,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 3,568 miles

amateur built car visual smoke test

Fail 14 May 2018 3,568 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

amateur built car visual smoke test

Pass 26 May 2017 2,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 2,315 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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R400 DNA is a 2012 Caterham Unknown in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 6,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R400 DNA registered?

R400 DNA is a 2012 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is R400 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 DNA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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