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C7 BRC

2001 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,619 mi
Last recorded47,619 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BRC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 47,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 38,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,779 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 35,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,705 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,705 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,455 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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C7 BRC is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 C7 BRC, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 BRC registered?

C7 BRC is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is C7 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 BRC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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