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C7 WTF

2001 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WTF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,726 miles

Older engine fitted as per special notice for emission purposes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,560 miles

Front windscreen chipped

older engine fitted as per special notice

Fail 1 Aug 2024 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

older engine fitted as per special notice

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,007 miles

Older spec engine fitted as per special notice

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,647 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,819 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 23,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2009 18,892 miles

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

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 15 May 2008 12,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 12,362 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 WTF is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

C7 WTF is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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