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Caterham Seven MOT Results

81.7% pass rate
from 180 tests in 2020
(32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.56% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake drums
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.56% fail on Springs
      • 0.56% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Steering
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.56% fail on Tyres
    • 0.56% fail on Condition