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R507 GMV

1997 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,482 mi
Last recorded29,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 GMV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 29,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 29,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,073 miles

offside inner and out driveshaft gaitor slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,113 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor cracked close to excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,548 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,649 miles

slight play in steering system possible column

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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R507 GMV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R507 GMV, 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 R507 GMV registered?

R507 GMV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R507 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 GMV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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