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C7 YEL

1997 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,515 mi
Last recorded6,515 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 YEL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 6,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 6,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 6,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 5,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 5,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 5,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 4,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 3,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 2,070 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on inside sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 679 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,194 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 YEL is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 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 YEL, 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 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 YEL registered?

C7 YEL is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is C7 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 YEL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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