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P545 JBC

1997 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,156 mi
Last recorded34,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 JBC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 33,636 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,993 miles

o/s windscreen chipped not affecting view

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,859 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 19,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 19,106 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,121 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 8 May 2007 16,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 16,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 15,614 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension top ball joint

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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P545 JBC is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P545 JBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P545 JBC registered?

P545 JBC is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P545 JBC safe to buy?

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