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RJ57 CAR

2012 Caterham Unknown

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,645 mi
Last recorded8,645 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Unknown6,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 CAR
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 8,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 8,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 7,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 6,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 5,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 4,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 4,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 2,488 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 2,480 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 2,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 2,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

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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RJ57 CAR is a 2012 Caterham Unknown in Green with a 1,400cc 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 RJ57 CAR registered?

RJ57 CAR is a 2012 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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