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R700 CAT

1997 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,598 mi
Last recorded27,598 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 22,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 21,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 20,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 18,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,110 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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R700 CAT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 R700 CAT, 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

How do I check the history of R700 CAT?

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What year was R700 CAT registered?

R700 CAT is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R700 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 CAT shows 17 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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