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R60 OVX

1997 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,605 mi
Last recorded2,605 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 OVX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 2,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 2,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 1,838 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 1,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 1,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011
Pass 5 May 2007
Pass 7 Sep 2005 1,699 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)

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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R60 OVX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R60 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R60 OVX registered?

R60 OVX is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R60 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 OVX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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