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IIW 154

1997 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,178 mi
Last recorded22,178 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 154
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 22,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 21,596 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,236 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 21,236 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 20,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,213 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,309 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,398 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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IIW 154 is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 IIW 154, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIW 154 registered?

IIW 154 is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is IIW 154 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIW 154 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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