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R287 NBL

1997 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,519 mi
Last recorded66,519 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 NBL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 66,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 65,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2022
Fail 31 May 2022

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,320 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,320 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,543 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,786 miles

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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R287 NBL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R287 NBL, 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 R287 NBL registered?

R287 NBL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R287 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 NBL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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