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C7 JYM

2002 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,658 mi
Last recorded17,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JYM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 17,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 17,139 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 17,139 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 16,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 15,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,435 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 14,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 12,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,168 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 9,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 195/45/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 6,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 5,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 4,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 3,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,541 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 JYM is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 JYM, 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 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 JYM registered?

C7 JYM is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is C7 JYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JYM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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