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C6 TRM

1997 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,902 mi
Last recorded23,902 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TRM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 23,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 22,798 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 22,798 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,426 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 22,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 20,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 19,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,947 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 17,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,085 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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C6 TRM is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C6 TRM, 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 C6 TRM registered?

C6 TRM is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is C6 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 TRM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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