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R300 GMT

2002 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,828 mi
Last recorded7,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 GMT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 7,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 6,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 4,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 2,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 2,348 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 2,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 1,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 1,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 99 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint nut is loose (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016
Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,340 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,169 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 8,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 59,684 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 GMT is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R300 GMT, 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 GMT registered?

R300 GMT is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is R300 GMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 GMT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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