2017 CATERHAM UNKNOWN2.0L Petrol

The vehicle maintains an exemplary roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 30 June 2025 at 4,176 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This performance suggests the car has been kept to high standards without mechanical failure or structural degradation over the last several inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 464 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between the November 2020 test at 3,280 miles and the April 2022 test at 3,419 miles, reflecting a period of minimal use. Since then, the accumulation has remained at a glacial rate, with only 757 miles covered over the subsequent three years. This low-usage profile confirms the vehicle is likely used sparingly for leisure, which typically places less stress on the drivetrain, engine internals, and suspension components. While the MOT record shows no recorded faults, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to long-term storage and inactivity. A buyer should check for brake disc corrosion and flat-spotted tyres which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Examine the rubber bushes and suspension boots for cracking or perish rot, as these materials degrade over time regardless of mileage. Given the low usage, verifying the condition of fluid levels and seals is also essential to ensure moisture ingress has not compromised the system during the gaps between use.