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GBZ 9550

2008 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,402 mi
Last recorded20,402 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 9550
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 20,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 16,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 15,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 5,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 10,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,601 miles

Offside Front has a cut on the inside of the tread

Offside Rear has a cut on the inside of the tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,890 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 6,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 6,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,674 miles

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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GBZ 9550 is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GBZ 9550, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBZ 9550 registered?

GBZ 9550 is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is GBZ 9550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 9550 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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