1997 Caterham Super 7 1.6L Petrol · C7 HGF
1997 Caterham Super 7 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/02/1997. Recorded mileage 17,306 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER 7
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1585cc
C7 HGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 17,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C7 HGF Mileage History
- 14/06/202316,413 mi
- 10/06/202416,587 mi+174 mi
- 11/06/202516,887 mi+300 mi
- 13/06/202516,901 mi+14 mi
- 09/06/202617,306 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C7 HGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Super 7 (C7 HGF) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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