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R502 ORR

1998 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,144 mi
Last recorded25,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 ORR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 25,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,582 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 23,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 23,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 22,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,452 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 22,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator fan rubbing on cowling

Pass 12 May 2011 22,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator fan rubbing on cowling

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 21,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,786 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 20,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,873 miles

Oil Leak arround Differential housing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 14,999 miles

nearside rear foot brake and hand brake % readings low !!

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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R502 ORR is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 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 R502 ORR, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R502 ORR registered?

R502 ORR is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R502 ORR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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