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H7 XCY

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,708 mi
Last recorded34,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 XCY
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 34,497 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 34,494 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 34,446 miles

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

both front lower ball joints could be better

Fail 12 Jul 2018 34,446 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))

both front lower ball joints could be better

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,188 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 34,188 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 34,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both steering rack gaitors perished

center exhaust mount rubber split

split play in rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 14 May 2016 33,393 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2015 30,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,845 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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H7 XCY is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H7 XCY, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H7 XCY registered?

H7 XCY is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is H7 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 XCY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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