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J77 VRM

1997 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 VRM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 12,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 12,551 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 11,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 11,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 8,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 6,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 2,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 1,408 miles

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2016 251 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,697 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 18,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,678 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 12,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,965 miles

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

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

both rack arms slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,810 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 3,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 10,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 6,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 6,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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J77 VRM is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J77 VRM, 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.

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What year was J77 VRM registered?

J77 VRM is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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