1999 Caterham Unknown 1.6L Petrol · V293 JRR
1999 Caterham Unknown (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 25,171 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V293 JRR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 25,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V293 JRR Mileage History
- 19/07/201821,342 mi
- 26/07/201821,342 mi
- 20/07/201921,342 mi
- 05/08/201921,342 mi
- 12/07/202121,372 mi+30 mi
- 12/07/202121,373 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202222,506 mi+1,133 mi
- 20/05/202222,506 mi
- 24/04/202322,780 mi+274 mi
- 13/05/202422,854 mi+74 mi
- 31/05/202422,854 mi
- 11/08/202522,882 mi+28 mi
- 20/07/202625,171 mi+2,289 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
V293 JRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Caterham Unknown (V293 JRR) between July 2018 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire front carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking rear carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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