Caterham 7 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Caterham 7. Check any 7 by registration number below.

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.3%

vs Caterham Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Caterham 7 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Caterham 7 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the Caterham brand average of 90.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 7 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Caterham 7, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Caterham 7 performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 39 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2010

Based on 36 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.5%

2008

Based on 35 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

2005

Based on 32 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2003

Based on 42 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2000

Based on 31 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

1998

Based on 53 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

8.8%

1997

Based on 69 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

1995

Based on 36 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 281 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Other Caterham Models

Compare MOT reliability across Caterham models.

Caterham Super 7

92.0% pass rate

Caterham R500

85.7% pass rate

Caterham Seven (s3)

91.8% pass rate

Caterham Seven

94.7% pass rate

Caterham Unclassified

90.3% pass rate

Caterham 21

97.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Caterham 7

Caterham 7 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Caterham 7 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Caterham 7?

The average MOT pass rate for the Caterham 7 is 92.6% compared to the Caterham average of 90.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Caterham 7?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Caterham 7 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the Caterham 7 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Caterham 7?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Caterham 7?

Typical mileage for the Caterham 7: 22,841 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 7 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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