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C7 MKP

2002 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,700 mi
Last recorded38,700 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MKP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,190 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 35,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 34,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 34,050 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,039 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 8,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,994 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 MKP is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 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 MKP, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 MKP registered?

C7 MKP is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is C7 MKP safe to buy?

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