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W20 CSL

2016 Caterham Unknown

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,053 mi
Last recorded8,053 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Caterham Unknown6,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 CSL
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 8,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 7,880 miles

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

Windscreen removed at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2024 7,880 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Outer margin lower than specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen removed at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2023 7,769 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 7,768 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters under 5mm from border/reflective surface (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 6,080 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 6,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 1,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 222 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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W20 CSL is a 2016 Caterham Unknown in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 6,250 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 10 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W20 CSL registered?

W20 CSL is a 2016 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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