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R300 DCC

2002 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,423 mi
Last recorded4,423 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DCC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 4,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,318 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

deep cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 May 2008 1,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,275 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 1,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

throttle cable fouling steering column

Pass 9 Feb 2006 790 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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R300 DCC is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R300 DCC, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 DCC registered?

R300 DCC is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is R300 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 DCC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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