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1993 CATERHAM 72.0L Petrol

K443 VWD

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CATERHAM 7 (1993, Petrol, 2000cc) — mileage recorded at 34,124. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/10/2023
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
2000cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Caterham 7 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 22 September 2022 at 34,124 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2018 to 2022, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. The upkeep pattern shows no worsening faults and no emerging mechanical concerns across this period. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 33-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 33,161 miles at the 28 September 2018 test to 34,124 miles by 22 September 2022, a total of just 963 miles over four years, averaging under 250 miles annually. No gaps exist in the annual testing, and the clean record across all entries suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided even minor consumable wear flags such as tyres or wipers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and the likelihood of prolonged standing periods that promote chassis rust on a Caterham's exposed framework. The MOT history shows no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, but static storage can conceal binding calipers or degraded rubber components not stressed under minimal road use. Given the low annual mileage and absent advisory history, the drivetrain and running gear appear lightly stressed, yet a thorough check of brake fluid condition, fuel system degradation, and tyre sidewall cracking remains prudent before purchase. The records imply a careful, low-use ownership rather than neglected basic upkeep.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Apr 2026, 21:35
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Caterham 7 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 22 September 2022 at 34,124 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2018 to 2022, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. The upkeep pattern shows no worsening faults and no emerging mechanical concerns across this period. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 33-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 33,161 miles at the 28 September 2018 test to 34,124 miles by 22 September 2022, a total of just 963 miles over four years, averaging under 250 miles annually. No gaps exist in the annual testing, and the clean record across all entries suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided even minor consumable wear flags such as tyres or wipers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and the likelihood of prolonged standing periods that promote chassis rust on a Caterham's exposed framework. The MOT history shows no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, but static storage can conceal binding calipers or degraded rubber components not stressed under minimal road use. Given the low annual mileage and absent advisory history, the drivetrain and running gear appear lightly stressed, yet a thorough check of brake fluid condition, fuel system degradation, and tyre sidewall cracking remains prudent before purchase. The records imply a careful, low-use ownership rather than neglected basic upkeep.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1993 Caterham 7 (K443 VWD) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2021 to September 2022, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Caterham has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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