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C7 SVN

2009 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,669 mi
Last recorded14,669 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham 79,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SVN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 14,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 14,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 13,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 12,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 11,758 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 3,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,245 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 SVN is a 2009 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVN, 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 17 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 SVN registered?

C7 SVN is a 2009 Caterham 7, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is C7 SVN safe to buy?

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