2006 Caterham 2.3L Petrol · C7 SVV

The most recent MOT on 4 August 2025 was a clean pass at 33,719 mi with no recorded defects, indicating the car was road‑worthy at that test. The only recurring issues in the record are brake‑pad wear (off‑side rear pads noted as thin in July 2024) and tyre wear (both front tyres close to the legal limit in April 2022). Apart from those items, the other tests (2023, 2020) showed no faults, suggesting a generally stable condition with occasional wear items that are typical for a vehicle of this age. The trend does not appear to be worsening; the defects have been isolated and have not re‑appeared in later tests. The car’s mileage – 33,719 mi after 20 years – is very low (about 1,700 mi per year). This could mean the car has been lightly driven or spent long periods unused. Low mileage can reduce overall wear on major components, but it can also hide age‑related deterioration (rubber cracking, corrosion) that mileage alone does not reveal. Therefore the mileage signal is ambiguous and should be treated with caution. For a buyer, the first checks should be: - Inspect the rear brake pads for thickness and any uneven wear; confirm the pads have been replaced or are still within safe limits. - Examine all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall cracks, and consistent wear patterns; replace any that are close to the legal limit.