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C7 CTO

1995 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,661 mi
Last recorded12,661 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham 717,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CTO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 12,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 12,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 12,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 12,378 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 12,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 10,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 9,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,741 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 4 Jun 2007 6,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,926 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 CTO is a 1995 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTO, 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 31 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 CTO registered?

C7 CTO is a 1995 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C7 CTO safe to buy?

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