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R341 BMX

1997 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 BMX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 8,929 miles

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Pass 23 Aug 2023 8,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 8,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 8,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 7,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,598 miles

n/s/r drive shaft weeping

Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 6,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,509 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R341 BMX is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 BMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R341 BMX registered?

R341 BMX is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R341 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 BMX shows 17 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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