CATERHAM SEVEN1996 · 1.4L PETROL

The most recent MOT record available is from August 2018, where the vehicle passed with a clean bill of health and no defects recorded at 25,137 miles. However, given that today is June 2026, this history is nearly eight years old. While the 2018 certificate shows the car was in good condition then, the long gap in testing means you cannot rely on this record to guarantee current roadworthiness. Looking back at the historical data, there is a clear pattern of corrosion and wear that required attention. In November 2016, the test flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear coil springs. Prior to that, in November 2015, both front brake discs were recorded as worn, pitted, or scored. The fact that the 2018 test showed no defects suggests these components were likely repaired or replaced between 2016 and 2018, resolving the mechanical issues noted earlier. Based on the supplied history, the vehicle's condition trend was improving up to 2018, moving from specific wear and corrosion faults to a clean pass. However, the trend is now unknown due to the lack of recent data. The mileage has increased by only 200 miles between late 2016 and mid-2018, and the total recorded mileage is just 25,137 miles for a 30-year-old car.