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K7 NSG

1997 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,947 mi
Last recorded20,947 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 NSG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 20,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 20,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 19,936 miles

Chassis shows surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,832 miles

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

chassis shows surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,417 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,221 miles

slight movement in both rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,957 miles

both rack arms slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,851 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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K7 NSG is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 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 K7 NSG, 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 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K7 NSG registered?

K7 NSG is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is K7 NSG safe to buy?

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