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C7 EGR

2011 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,251 mi
Last recorded18,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven10,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 EGR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 18,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 17,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 17,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 16,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 13,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 7,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 7,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 6,554 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 6,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,007 miles

Caterham drivers seat fitted

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

No headlamps or indicators fitted so hand signals apply

No passengers seat fitted at time of test

No washers/wipers fitted

No windscreen fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

This vehicle is daytime running only

Fail 2 Jun 2015 5,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Caterham drivers seat fitted

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

No headlamps or indicators fitted so hand signals apply

No passengers seat fitted at time of test

No washers/wipers fitted

No windscreen fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

This vehicle is daytime running only

Pass 16 May 2014 3,933 miles

Caterham drivers seat fitted at time of test

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

No headlamps/sidelamps or indicators fitted. Hand signals apply

No windscreen fitted

No wiper/washers fitted

Only smoke test was carried out as a kit car so pre 1975 rules apply

This vehicle is for daytime running only and the customer has been notified of this.

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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C7 EGR is a 2011 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,368 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 EGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 15 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 EGR is a 2011 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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