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P445 GJO

1997 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 GJO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 236 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 200 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 200 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 200 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 199 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 11,101 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 9,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 8,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 8,448 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 7,202 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 7,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P445 GJO is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P445 GJO, 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.

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What year was P445 GJO registered?

P445 GJO is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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