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R500 XTC

2012 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,359 mi
Last recorded11,359 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 XTC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 11,359 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 11,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 10,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 9,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 7,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 6,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 1,538 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 1,470 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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R500 XTC is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R500 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 XTC registered?

R500 XTC is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is R500 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 XTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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