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J700 CTM

1995 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,634 mi
Last recorded2,634 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Super 721,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 CTM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 2,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 22,444 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,081 miles

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

oil level above max level

Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,689 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,490 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 14 May 2019 18,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear revers light not working

exhaust rubber mounts front and rear split and perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 18,911 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear at rear (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated but secure

rear fuel hose badly cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,414 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear fuel hoses badly cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated but secure

fuel hoses deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated but sucure

fuel hoses deteriorated but not leaking

n/s/f tyre has cracking round tred

n/s/r tyre has cracking round tred

o/s/f tyre has cracking round tred

o/s/r tyre has cracking round tred

Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,157 miles

Both front steering rack gators have started to perish.

Both front wheel bearing have slight play in them.

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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J700 CTM is a 1995 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J700 CTM, 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 31 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 J700 CTM registered?

J700 CTM is a 1995 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is J700 CTM safe to buy?

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