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MC57 CHY

2007 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,517 mi
Last recorded30,517 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 CHY
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 28,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 22,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 16,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,158 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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MC57 CHY is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MC57 CHY, 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 MC57 CHY registered?

MC57 CHY is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 28 August 2007.

Is MC57 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC57 CHY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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