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C7 BLT

1994 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

779 mi
Last recorded779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BLT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 584 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 477 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 May 2022 373 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 151 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 151 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure floor detached (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 1 miles

All tyres close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 17,200 miles

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 16,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,122 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 15,122 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2013 14,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 14,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 13,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 8,578 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 8,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,596 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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C7 BLT is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1994 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,709 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 BLT, 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 32 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 BLT registered?

C7 BLT is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is C7 BLT safe to buy?

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