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Caterham Seven MOT Results

85.6% pass rate
from 118 tests in 2021
(44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Caterham Seven is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.85% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.85% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.85% fail on Cable
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.85% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.85% fail on View to rear
      • 0.85% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.85% fail on Washers
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.85% fail on Steering
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.85% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.85% fail on Tyres
    • 0.85% fail on Condition