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C7 SGT

1999 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,329 mi
Last recorded20,329 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SGT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 20,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 19,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 19,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,336 miles

Nearside Front tie bar slight play in ball joint

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,108 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 22 Jul 2011 15,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,502 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 11,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,155 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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C7 SGT is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 SGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 SGT registered?

C7 SGT is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is C7 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 SGT 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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