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K8 RVM

2003 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,738 mi
Last recorded39,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RVM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Water leek from rad

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,418 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 20,985 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,977 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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K8 RVM is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 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 K8 RVM, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K8 RVM registered?

K8 RVM is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for K8 RVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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