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C7 MRX

1992 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Caterham 719,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MRX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,078 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MISSING

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

STEERING WHEEL BOLTS MISSING

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,496 miles

1 screw missing from steering wheel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 66,496 miles

1 screw missing from steering wheel

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING MOUNTING PLAY SUGGEST REPAIR

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

SCREW MISSING FROM STEERING WHEEL

Pass 24 May 2019 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 65,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 MRX is a 1992 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,902 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 MRX, 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 34 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 MRX registered?

C7 MRX is a 1992 Caterham 7, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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