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FJ08 VFZ

2008 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,172 mi
Last recorded14,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VFZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,060 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 13,888 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 13,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2012 13,589 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 13,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 9,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FJ08 VFZ is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ08 VFZ, 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 FJ08 VFZ registered?

FJ08 VFZ is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 VFZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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