CarVerify

Free Car Check

P777 JRC

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,729 mi
Last recorded37,729 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 JRC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 37,729 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 37,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,154 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 34,529 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 34,529 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working Both front and rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 33,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,271 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear anti roll bar links slight movement

Pass 24 Apr 2020 29,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 29,643 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,665 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Apr 2019 24,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,290 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 6,426 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 6,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,049 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Full Caterham Seven reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P777 JRC is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P777 JRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P777 JRC?

You can check the full history of P777 JRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P777 JRC registered?

P777 JRC is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is P777 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P777 JRC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P777 JRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P777 JRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.