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R500 SUP

1997 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,478 mi
Last recorded17,478 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SUP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 16,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 16,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 15,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 14,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 14,499 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,275 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 13,275 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,731 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,566 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 9,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,677 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2007 5,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2006 5,259 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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R500 SUP is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 R500 SUP, 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 R500 SUP registered?

R500 SUP is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R500 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 SUP 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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