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R77 JPE

1997 Caterham 7

Purple Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,932 mi
Last recorded10,932 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 JPE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,932 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Fail 12 Jun 2020 10,916 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 24 Aug 2018 10,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 6,936 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R77 JPE is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Purple with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 R77 JPE, 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 R77 JPE registered?

R77 JPE is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R77 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 JPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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