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C7 FTR

2016 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,630 mi
Last recorded15,630 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FTR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 15,630 miles

steering shaft very close to exhaust manifold downpipe

Pass 16 May 2025 14,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 11,416 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 11,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 10,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 9,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,124 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 8,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 7,082 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 7,082 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 6,279 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 FTR is a 2016 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FTR, 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 10 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 FTR registered?

C7 FTR is a 2016 Caterham 7, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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