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C7 PJT

2001 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,743 mi
Last recorded13,743 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PJT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 13,743 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 13,743 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 13,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 13,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 12,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,790 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 11,790 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 11,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,558 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 10,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,428 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 PJT is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 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 C7 PJT, 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 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 PJT registered?

C7 PJT is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is C7 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 PJT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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