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C7 ARW

1998 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,698 mi
Last recorded14,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ARW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 14,698 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 14,685 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 14,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,411 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.1mm

Pass 24 Jul 2018 14,356 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.3MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Fail 23 Jul 2018 14,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.3MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,297 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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C7 ARW is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 15,265 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 ARW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 ARW registered?

C7 ARW is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is C7 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 ARW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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