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G7 GBX

1994 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,024 mi
Last recorded46,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 GBX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,196 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 49,196 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,988 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 47,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 45,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,845 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 44,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,382 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,950 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 4,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,620 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,038 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 37,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 30,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,339 miles

Misting of oil around the offside rear brake calliper

Pass 11 May 2011 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,915 miles

n/s engine mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,194 miles

oil leak

small exhaust blow

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,277 miles

parking brake performance slightly low and travel high - adjustment/repaire recommended asap

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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G7 GBX is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,476 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 G7 GBX, 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 32 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 G7 GBX registered?

G7 GBX is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is G7 GBX safe to buy?

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