1997 Caterham Super 7 2.0L Petrol · R7 JPE
1997 Caterham Super 7 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 5,165 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER 7
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R7 JPE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 5,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R7 JPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Super 7 (R7 JPE) between April 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
R7 JPE Mileage History
- 18/04/20063,287 mi
- 27/03/20073,730 mi+443 mi
- 22/05/20083,958 mi+228 mi
- 23/05/20083,966 mi+8 mi
- 08/07/20094,120 mi+154 mi
- 17/08/20104,393 mi+273 mi
- 11/09/20144,450 mi+57 mi
- 13/05/20164,590 mi+140 mi
- 24/11/20174,810 mi+220 mi
- 31/10/20185,145 mi+335 mi
- 09/06/20205,154 mi+9 mi
- 12/10/20235,165 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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