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C7 HTR

1997 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

11,733 mi
Last recorded11,733 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HTR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 11,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 11,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 10,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,547 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 10 Sep 2020 9,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 9,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,086 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 8,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,374 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,098 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 5,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 3,637 miles

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 HTR is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 HTR, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 HTR registered?

C7 HTR is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C7 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HTR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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