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JG07 CAT

2007 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,840 mi
Last recorded12,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 12,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 11,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 10,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 8,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 7,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 6,474 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 6,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 6,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 5,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 4,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 3,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 3,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 3,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 3,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 2,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 2,617 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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JG07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JG07 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JG07 CAT registered?

JG07 CAT is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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