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D7 CMJ

1998 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,629 mi
Last recorded11,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 CMJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 11,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,452 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 11,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 11,201 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Catching top of the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,080 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 11,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 10,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,351 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 10,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system fouling bottom steering u/j fouling on the bottom hose (2.2.D.2a)

Radiator bottom hose weeping

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,281 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 10,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 10,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 10,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 9,855 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 6,708 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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D7 CMJ is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D7 CMJ, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D7 CMJ registered?

D7 CMJ is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D7 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 CMJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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