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C7 HGF

1997 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

17,306 mi
Last recorded17,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HGF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 17,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 16,887 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 16,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 6,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,541 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,176 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 26,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,602 miles

large travel on hand brake

Pass 21 May 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,624 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 HGF is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGF, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 HGF registered?

C7 HGF is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is C7 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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