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V293 JRR

2000 Caterham Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,882 mi
Last recorded22,882 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 JRR
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 22,854 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 22,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking rear carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire front carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 22,506 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 22,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 21,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.29% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 21,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,342 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned missing (4.4.3 (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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V293 JRR is a 2000 Caterham Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V293 JRR is a 2000 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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