MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
slight roughness in front wheel bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres man 2004 recommended replacement date 6-7 yrs old
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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C7 DNT is a 1988 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 23,874 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 DNT, 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 38 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C7 DNT registered?
C7 DNT is a 1988 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 June 1988.
Is C7 DNT safe to buy?
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