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Q998VOJ

1997 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ998VOJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025
Pass 15 Apr 2023
Pass 3 Sep 2021
Pass 22 Aug 2020
Pass 23 May 2017
Pass 13 Sep 2014
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Pass 22 Jun 2012

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nose cone clips missing

slight play at nearside rear top arm front bush

Pass 15 Dec 2008
Pass 4 Aug 2008
Pass 7 Aug 2007
Pass 4 Aug 2006
Pass 26 Jul 2005

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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Q998VOJ is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q998VOJ, 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 Q998VOJ registered?

Q998VOJ is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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The MOT history for Q998VOJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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