2023 Caterham Unknown 2.0L Petrol · J3 MVB
2023 Caterham Unknown (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 2,616 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 2023
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J3 MVB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 2,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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J3 MVB MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Caterham Unknown (J3 MVB) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Our Verdict
This is a very low-risk purchase for a 2023 Caterham with just one clean MOT pass and only 2,616 miles on the clock. Unless the asking price is well above market, it is a sensible buy for someone wanting a near-new lightweight petrol sports car.
With only one MOT on file, insist on the full dealer or private service history and proof of how the car was run-in during its first 2,000 miles, as Caterham engines are often hand-built and benefit from careful early use. Confirm the V5C matches registration J3MVB, the white paintwork, and the 1999cc petrol engine specification before paying.
As a 1999cc petrol Caterham first registered in 2023, the car will fall under current VED rules for petrol vehicles; exact band depends on official CO2 figures not provided, but lightweight Caterhams are often in a modest tax band. Insurance group is not listed, though specialist sports cars typically sit in higher groups and require agreed-value cover.
The March 2026 MOT passed with no defects, so there are no recorded failure types to revisit; however, physically check the white bodywork for stone chips and the chassis for any early corrosion given the car's age. Verify the 2,616-mile odometer reading matches all paperwork and servicing.
The Caterham registered J3MVB is a white 1999cc petrol model first registered in March 2023 and showing just 2,616 miles at its March 2026 MOT, which it passed with no defects recorded. As a three-year-old vehicle with a single clean test, the available history suggests careful early use. No aggregate model reliability data is available, so assessment rests on the individual record provided.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Caterham Unknown model, so no generalised reliability claim can be made from the provided data.
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