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J3 RFP

2012 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,812 mi
Last recorded30,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RFP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 30,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 23,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 23,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,711 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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J3 RFP is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 8,912 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 J3 RFP, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J3 RFP registered?

J3 RFP is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is J3 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 RFP shows 6 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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