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C7 GOO

1996 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,441 mi
Last recorded8,441 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GOO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 8,441 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 8,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner sections (5.2.3 (e))

steering stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2024 8,350 miles

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner sections (5.2.3 (e))

steering stiff

Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 8,260 miles

Side repeater missing Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 8,181 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 8,181 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hazard warning switch temperamental

steering stiff on locks

Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,663 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

hazard switch temperamental

steering slightly stiff

Pass 26 Jun 2017 7,564 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 7,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 7,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 7,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,850 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GOO is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 GOO, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 GOO registered?

C7 GOO is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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