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C7 PTG

2000 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PTG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 33,929 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 33,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,508 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 28,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,070 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 26,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 24,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,366 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

slight splits in three main hoses

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,366 miles

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

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

slight splits in three main hoses

Fail 17 May 2011 20,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 20,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,134 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 18,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 16,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,818 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 7,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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 PTG is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 PTG, 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 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 PTG registered?

C7 PTG is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is C7 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 PTG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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