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R994 WYB

1997 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,553 mi
Last recorded25,553 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 WYB
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,304 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,011 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 19 Jun 2015 19,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,986 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 17,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 16,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,788 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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R994 WYB is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R994 WYB, 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 R994 WYB?

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What year was R994 WYB registered?

R994 WYB is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R994 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 WYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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