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K7 GON

1997 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 GON
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 45,547 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,533 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,673 miles

mot cat fitted

no washers

no windscreen

no wipers

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,353 miles

mot cat fitted

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,442 miles

no screen

no wipers

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,273 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,494 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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K7 GON is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K7 GON, 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 K7 GON registered?

K7 GON is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is K7 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 GON shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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