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C7 GJJ

1999 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,214 mi
Last recorded25,214 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GJJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 25,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 24,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Both shaft boots perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,528 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,528 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2013 24,508 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,562 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 23,562 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,125 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2007 12,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,687 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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C7 GJJ is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 GJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 GJJ is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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