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C7 VVV

2005 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,360 mi
Last recorded33,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VVV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,933 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut offside rear tyre not to cords

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 VVV is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 VVV, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 VVV registered?

C7 VVV is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is C7 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 VVV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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