Caterham Super Seven Unclassified
From 297 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits and stop lamps all missing or inoperative. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 2 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95.2% | emissions levels exceed default limits, obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 4,995 and 13,287 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,341 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.08 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Caterham Super Seven Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Caterham Super Seven Unclassified has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 297 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Caterham Super Seven Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Caterham Super Seven Unclassified is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Caterham Super Seven Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Caterham Super Seven Unclassified is 8,341 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,995 and 13,287 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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