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C7 COW

2008 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,692 mi
Last recorded21,692 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 COW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 21,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 21,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 21,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 21,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 19,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 15,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,321 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 14,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,520 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 12,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 10,025 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 9,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 5,889 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)

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

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

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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C7 COW is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 11,264 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 C7 COW, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 COW registered?

C7 COW is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is C7 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 COW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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