Caterham Seven
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 342 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
342
Model Years
1997 to 2012
Years Covered
9
About the Caterham Seven
The Caterham Seven was MOT tested 342 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1997 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 29,877 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 18,486 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Caterham Seven by Year
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Questions about the Caterham Seven
Is the Caterham Seven reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (1997 to 2012), the Caterham Seven averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 342 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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