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HCM 28

2007 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCM 28
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 40,191 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,614 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 39,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sign of coolant leak top radiator hose

Fail 21 May 2019 37,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

sign of coolant leak top radiator hose

Pass 21 May 2018 33,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 23,840 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 23,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,256 miles

oil pipes to res rubbing on engine aux belt

oil sensor at res leaking

engine coolant leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 17,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil pipes to res rubbing on engine aux belt

oil sensor at res leaking

engine coolant leak

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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HCM 28 is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 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 HCM 28, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HCM 28 registered?

HCM 28 is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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