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R300 SDS

2009 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,849 mi
Last recorded39,849 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SDS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,983 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 33,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,495 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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R300 SDS is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 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 R300 SDS, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R300 SDS registered?

R300 SDS is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is R300 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 SDS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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