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C7 EOE

1998 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,421 mi
Last recorded9,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 EOE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 9,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 9,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 8,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 8,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 6,719 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 6,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 3,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 2,197 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,013 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 17,013 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 12,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 11,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 11,648 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 EOE is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 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 EOE, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 EOE registered?

C7 EOE is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is C7 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 EOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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