MOT Check for CATERHAM SEVENs

The CATERHAM SEVEN makes up 33,341 of the overall 64,406 CATERHAM MOT test results. Select your SEVEN model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:27 times
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Occurs:20 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:13 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:13 times
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Nearside Headlamp insecure  Occurs:16 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements ai Occurs:14 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements ai Occurs:14 times
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Offside front brake binding  Occurs:19 times
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Nearside front brake binding  Occurs:20 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing  Occurs:45 times
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect  Occurs:28 times
Hazard warning switch faulty  Occurs:37 times
Emissions not tested  Occurs:28 times
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split  Occurs:54 times
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:12 times
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt  Occurs:11 times
Hazard warning switch faulty  Occurs:37 times
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