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D7 ARG

2012 Caterham 7

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,400 mi
Last recorded3,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham 78,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 ARG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 3,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 3,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 2,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 2,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 1,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 182 miles
Pass 3 May 2017
Pass 10 May 2016 3,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 2,443 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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D7 ARG is a 2012 Caterham 7 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 8,983 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 D7 ARG, 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 14 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D7 ARG registered?

D7 ARG is a 2012 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is D7 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 ARG shows 11 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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