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GL58 UFR

2008 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,392 mi
Last recorded10,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 UFR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 10,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 9,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 8,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 6,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 6,153 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 5,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,937 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 4,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 4,621 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 4,620 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 4,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 3,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,271 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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GL58 UFR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Blue 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 GL58 UFR, 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 GL58 UFR registered?

GL58 UFR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is GL58 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL58 UFR 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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