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R4 UHR

2003 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,289 mi
Last recorded49,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 UHR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 47,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 45,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 41,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 40,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 18,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,581 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,265 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak [gearbox]

Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

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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R4 UHR is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R4 UHR, 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 R4 UHR registered?

R4 UHR is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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