CATERHAM MOT Pass Rate
CATERHAM passes its MOT 90.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%. This is based on 6,796 MOT tests across 1 CATERHAM models with enough test volume to report on.
Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| SEVEN | 91.1% | 2,643 |
Top failure reasons across CATERHAM
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 62.5% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 38.7% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 30.0% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 13.7% | Rough when rotated |
| Visibility | 12.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 7.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 7.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 6.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.2% | Component leaking |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |