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C7 HTM

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,439 mi
Last recorded45,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HTM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 31,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 23,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 21,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 21,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 18,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 11,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,901 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,333 miles

emissions test not required kit car derieved

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 HTM is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 HTM registered?

C7 HTM is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C7 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HTM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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